Arbuzenko Alexey Valerievich

Case Summary

Alexey Arbuzenko was sentenced to 6 years in prison for involving his minor son in vandalism and discrediting the Russian Armed Forces. He and his son allegedly defaced banners with images of Russian soldiers and wrote anti-government slogans on street furniture.

Charges (3)

1. Involvement of a minor in the commission of a crime by a criminal group on the grounds of political, ideological, racial, national or religious hatred
2. Vandalism committed by a group of persons, as well as on the grounds of political or ideological hatred or enmity
3. Public actions aimed at discrediting the use of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation, resulting in damage to property

Criminal Code Articles (3)

Key Facts (4)

• Accused of defacing banners with his son
• Wrote anti-Putin slogans
• Claimed to have confessed under duress
• Son was also charged but the case was dropped

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