Elena Sumina
Elena Sumina, Adygea. Charges: Article 207.3 part 1, Russian Criminal Code (Dissemination of false information about the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation, government…); “The case on "fakes" about the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation”. Sentence (September 21, 2022): A fine in the amount of 209,811 rubles and 36 kopecks (approximately 2,283 USD). Status: at large.
In brief
Adygea · Maykop · Anti-war cases
Sentence
A fine in the amount of 209,811 rubles and 36 kopecks (approximately 2,283 USD)
No information about an appeal ruling.
Charges
- Article 207.3 part 1, Russian Criminal Code — Dissemination of false information about the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation, government agencies, or mercenaries
Full wording of the charges
According to the investigation, she left a comment under an Instagram video about a flash mob in support of the "special operation," containing "knowingly false information about hostile, violent actions (activities) of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation against individuals, including children, residing in the territory of the Republic of Ukraine, during the special military operation."
Latest event
September 21, 2022 — first-instance verdict
The court delivered a guilty verdict.
Timeline
· First-instance verdict
guilty verdict
· Persecution begins
The case on "fakes" about the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation
· Persecution ends
Criminal case
The case on "fakes" about the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation
Thematic group: Anti-war case
Details and sources
Full summary
A resident of Maykop. A criminal case was opened against her for disseminating deliberately false information about the Russian Armed Forces. Sumina fully admitted her guilt, and the case was considered under a special procedure in a single day. Sumina has two minor children dependent on her. On September 21, 2022, she was sentenced to a fine equal to her annual pension – 209,811 rubles and 36 kopecks.
All fields of the record
- Citizenship
- Russia
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