Ataev Eduard Abdullaevich

Case Summary

Eduard Ataev, a public activist and former coordinator of Navalny's local headquarters, was sentenced to 6 years and 6 months in prison for illegal storage of weapons, explosives, and drugs. Ataev claims the items were planted and his prosecution is politically motivated.

Charges (3)

1. Illegal storage of explosives or explosive devices
2. Illegal storage of weapons, essential parts of firearms, ammunition
3. Illegal storage of narcotic drugs, psychotropic substances or their analogues

Criminal Code Articles (3)

Key Facts (4)

• Coordinator of the 'Golos' movement in Dagestan and head of the regional branch of the political party 'Parnas'
• Organized observation at elections
• Claims the weapons, ammunition, and drugs were planted by authorities
• Previously faced criminal charges in 2014 when a pistol was allegedly planted on him

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