Arbuzov (Burkevich) Sergey Aleksandrovich

Case Summary

Sergey Arbuzov (Burkevich) was sentenced to 6 years in a strict regime colony for online comments supporting terrorism and for theft. He claims he was beaten by authorities and forced to confess.

Charges (2)

1. Public calls for terrorist activities, public justification of terrorism or propaganda of terrorism on the Internet
2. Theft by a group of persons by prior conspiracy with illegal entry into the premises

Criminal Code Articles (2)

Key Facts (4)

• Previously convicted of causing grievous bodily harm resulting in death
• Commented positively about a suicide bomber
• Also convicted of theft
• Claims he was beaten and coerced into confessing

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