Marat Asanbekovich Gadzhiev

Case Summary

Marat Gadzhiev was detained in St. Petersburg and accused of cooperating with a foreign state against the security of the Russian Federation. He allegedly contacted the Norwegian consulate and embassy expressing interest in discussing assistance in modernizing military equipment supplied to Ukraine.

Charges (1)

1. Cooperation on a confidential basis with a foreign state in activities directed against the security of the Russian Federation

Criminal Code Articles (1)

Key Facts (4)

• Accused of cooperating with a foreign state against Russian security.
• Allegedly contacted Norwegian consulate and embassy.
• Article 275.1 used in prosecution is considered by Memorial to be a tool for suppressing dissent and isolating Russia.
• Denied guilt in court.

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