Dmitry Zakharevich
- Criminal Code
- Article 282.2 part 1, Russian Criminal CodeArticle 282.3 part 1, Russian Criminal Code
- Case category
- Extremism casesCases against Jehovah's Witnesses
- Region
- Occupied territory of Republic of Crimea
- City
- Simferopol
Case summary
In August 2023, searches were conducted in Armyansk, Simferopol, and Saki, including the home of Dmitry Zakharevich.
He and several other worshippers became suspects in a case of involvement in the activities of an extremist organisation in connection with their participation in the Jehovah's Witnesses community. Later, their case was allocated to separate proceedings.
On 16 August, Zakharevich was placed under house arrest. Members of this community are being prosecuted as extremists solely on the grounds of their religious activity—holding gatherings and mass and recruiting new members.
On 11 December 2023, the case was remanded to the prosecutor's office. In May 2024, the case went to court.
Others charged under Article 282.2 part 1, Russian Criminal Code
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