Alexander Arsenev is accused of vandalism and discrediting the Russian Armed Forces for writing anti-war slogans. He is being held in custody and faces up to 10 years and 6 months in prison.
Charges (2)
Vandalism based on political hatred
Public actions aimed at discrediting the use of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation, committed for mercenary motives
Criminal Code Articles (2)
Key Facts (4)
Wrote "Don't want to get used to the war" on a fence
Arrested in Moscow
Accused of acting out of mercenary motives
Found with spray paint and markers in his apartment
Documented Legal Violations (2)
Violation of freedom of expression
Unjust application of Article 280.3 of the Criminal Code