Sergei Valentinovich Klokov (Semiel Valterovich Vedel)

Case Summary

Sergei Klokov was sentenced to 7 years in a general regime colony for allegedly spreading false information about the Russian Armed Forces. The case was sent back to appeal after initial conviction but later overturned, and he has been in custody since March 16, 2022.

Charges (1)

1. Public dissemination of knowingly false information about the use of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation based on political and national hatred

Criminal Code Articles (1)

Key Facts (4)

• Accused of spreading false information about the Russian army to relatives
• Originally sentenced to 7 years, later overturned on appeal
• Phone was tapped for unrelated investigation
• Worked as a captain of internal service

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