Vasily Sbitnev
Vasily Sbitnev, born 1990, Chelyabinsk Oblast. Charges: Article 205.2 part 2, Russian Criminal Code (Public incitement to terrorism or justification of terrorism (using media or the internet)); Article 280 part 2, Russian Criminal Code (Public calls for extremism (using mass media or the internet)); “The case of Vasily Sbitnyev”. Status: at large.
In brief
Sentence
No information about a verdict.
Charges
- Article 205.2 part 2, Russian Criminal Code — Public incitement to terrorism or justification of terrorism (using media or the internet)
- Article 280 part 2, Russian Criminal Code — Public calls for extremism (using mass media or the internet)
Full wording of the charges
According to Sbitnev's acquaintances, the case was brought against the young man because of his posts in the Telegram channel "MartyUSNOW/Ozersk". In it, the author called for "thieves and criminals" to be chased out of the Ozyorsk city government and spoke about "corrupt cops and prosecutors".
Latest event
December 4, 2024 — removed from the rosfinmonitoring list
Timeline
· Removed from the Rosfinmonitoring list
· Persecution ends
· Added to the Rosfinmonitoring list of “terrorists and extremists”
Criminal case
The case of Vasily Sbitnyev
Details and sources
Full summary
Son of the former vice-mayor of Ozersk (Chelyabinsk Region). He actively criticised representatives of the authorities. He was prosecuted for calls to extremism and terrorism because of his calls to persecute "thieves and criminals". On 13 June 2023, Sbitnev was sentenced to a fine of 400 thousand rubles.
All fields of the record
- Citizenship
- Russia
Other people prosecuted under Article 205.2 part 2, Russian Criminal Code
Under the same article, not necessarily in the same case.