Ruslan Yusupovich Abdurakhmanov

Case Summary

Ruslan Abdurakhmanov, a Ukrainian citizen and Crimean Tatar, was sentenced to 5 years in prison for participating in the Crimean Tatar Battalion named after Noman Chelebidzhikhan. He claims he was tortured into confessing and that the circumstances of his arrest differ from the official version.

Charges (1)

1. Participation in an armed formation on the territory of a foreign state, not provided for by the legislation of this state, for purposes contrary to the interests of the Russian Federation

Criminal Code Articles (1)

Key Facts (4)

• Ukrainian citizen, Crimean Tatar.
• Sentenced to 5 years for participating in the Crimean Tatar Battalion.
• Claims he was tortured into confessing.
• Arrest circumstances are disputed.

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