Mikhail Shcherbak
Mikhail Shcherbak, Nizhny Novgorod Oblast. Charges: Article 282.3 part 1, Russian Criminal Code (Financing of extremist activities); “Mikhail Shcherbak's case of financing extremist activity”. Status: at large.
In brief
Nizhny Novgorod Oblast · Extremism cases, Cases against Navalny/ACF supporters
Sentence
No information about a verdict.
Preventive measure: travel ban (written undertaking) since January 16, 2026
Charges
- Article 282.3 part 1, Russian Criminal Code — Financing of extremist activities
Full wording of the charges
According to the investigation, in August 2021, made a donation to the Anti-Corruption Foundation.
Latest event
January 16, 2026 — persecution begins
Mikhail Shcherbak's case of financing extremist activity
Timeline
· Persecution begins
Mikhail Shcherbak's case of financing extremist activity
· Preventive measure: travel ban (written undertaking)
Criminal case
Mikhail Shcherbak's case of financing extremist activity
Thematic group: Anti-Corruption Foundation (FBK) financing cases
Details and sources
Full summary
Former Deputy Mayor of Sarov (Nizhny Novgorod Oblast), Director of Capital Construction at Atomstroyexport. On 16 January 2026, Shcherbak was detained on charges of financing extremist activities due to donations to the Anti-Corruption Foundation. After interrogation, he was placed under a recognisance not to leave the country.
All fields of the record
- Citizenship
- Russia
Other people prosecuted under Article 282.3 part 1, Russian Criminal Code
Under the same article, not necessarily in the same case.