Arslanov Tahir Ravilevich

Case Summary

Tahir Arslanov was sentenced to 2 years and 10 months in prison for anti-war comments on social media, including calls for violence against Putin and for burning military enlistment offices. He claims he was pressured into confessing and alleges that authorities killed his cat during a search.

Charges (3)

1. Public calls for extremist activity using the Internet
2. Public calls for terrorist activity
3. Calls for mass riots or participation in them, as well as calls for violence against citizens

Criminal Code Articles (3)

Key Facts (4)

• Pensioner and former radio engineer
• Convicted for two anti-war comments on VK
• Initially sentenced to 3 years, reduced to 2 years 10 months on appeal
• Claims of psychological pressure and killing of his cat by authorities

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