Aritkulov Dmitry Vinerovich

Case Summary

Dmitry Aritkulov was sentenced to 5 years and 6 months in prison for online activity including justifying terrorism and desecrating the Russian emblem. He is also facing new charges of financing terrorism.

Charges (4)

1. Public justification of terrorism using the Internet
2. Public calls for extremism using the Internet
3. Desecration of the State Emblem of the Russian Federation
4. Financing of terrorist activities

Criminal Code Articles (4)

Key Facts (4)

• Previously fined multiple times for administrative offenses
• Posted a song deemed extremist on WhatsApp
• Criticized Putin online
• Facing additional charges for financing terrorism

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