Zaurbek Zhambekov
- Criminal Code
- Article 150 part 2, Russian Criminal CodeArticle 280.3 part 1, Russian Criminal Code
- Case category
- Anti-war cases
- Verdict
- Suspended prison sentence, Fine
- Sentence
- 2 years
- Date of verdict
- 2022-06-24
- Region
- Kabardino-Balkaria
- City
- Nalchik
Case summary
Resident of Nalchik. In March, Zhambekov was fined 30,000 roubles under the administrative article on discrediting the Russian army (part 1 of article 20.3.3.3 of the Administrative Code) because of his publications on social media. In April, Zhambekov was summoned to the Centre for Countering Extremism and shown a video of a girl tearing a sticker off a car. After the conversation, a report was drawn up on Zhambekov for disobedience to the lawful demands of a police officer (Article 19.3 of the Code of Administrative Offences), and then the court arrested him for five days. While Zhambekov was under arrest, a criminal case was opened against him for discrediting the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation and involving minors in committing a crime. On 24th of June, he was sentenced to two years suspended for two years and a fine of 30 thousand rubles with the possibility of repayment in instalments.
Others charged under Article 280.3 part 1, Russian Criminal Code
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