Chelyabinsk resident accused of treason for transferring money to a Russian card said that security forces beat him and pulled his pants down during the arrest

Case Summary

Alexander Novosad, a 52-year-old resident of Chelyabinsk, claims that FSB officers beat him, pulled down his pants, and forced him to sign a confession during his arrest. He is accused of treason for allegedly transferring 15,000 rubles to support the Ukrainian armed forces.

Charges (3)

1. treason
2. justification of terrorism
3. calls for extremism

Key Facts (3)

• Accused of treason
• Reports torture by FSB
• Allegedly transferred money to Ukraine

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