Gafarov Akim Muzikerovich

Case Summary

Akim Gafarov was sentenced to 8 years for participating in the Noman Chelebidzhikhan Battalion in Ukraine. He claimed he was offered shelter and work, without political goals.

Charges (1)

1. Participation on the territory of a foreign state in an armed formation 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)

• Convicted for participation in a Ukrainian battalion.
• Originally from Crimea, moved to Ukraine in 2016.
• Initially sentenced in absentia, later retried after being captured.
• His sentence was increased on appeal.

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