Lyudmila Tolmacheva

Case Summary

Lyudmila Tolmacheva was sentenced in absentia to 8 years and 6 months in prison for spreading "fakes" about the Russian Armed Forces on Instagram. The case stemmed from posts about the killing of civilians and military losses.

Charges (1)

1. fakes about the Russian Armed Forces

Criminal Code Articles (1)

Key Facts (4)

• 8.5-year prison sentence in absentia
• Charged under Article 207.3 for spreading fakes
• Posts on Instagram about civilian killings and military losses
• Arrested in absentia and on international wanted list

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