Jamil Nurakov

Case Summary

Jamil Nurakov from Tynda, Amur Oblast, was sentenced to one and a half years in a penal colony for discrediting the Russian Armed Forces. His case stemmed from comments he made on social media criticizing the actions of the Russian Armed Forces.

Charges (1)

1. Discrediting the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation

Criminal Code Articles (1)

Key Facts (4)

• Sentenced to one and a half years in a penal colony
• Case based on social media comments
• Previously prosecuted under administrative article on discrediting the army
• Allegedly acted as an FSB informant in a Jehovah's Witnesses case

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