Andrey Samodurov

Case Summary

Andrey Samodurov, an employee of the Ministry of Emergency Situations, received a five-year suspended sentence for spreading false information about the Russian Armed Forces' actions in Ukraine. He allegedly told residents of Yalta about an emergency evacuation due to US missiles and planes.

Charges (1)

1. Spreading “fakes” about the actions of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation

Criminal Code Articles (1)

Key Facts (3)

• Employee of Ministry of Emergency Situations
• Spread false information about Russian Armed Forces
• 5 years' suspended imprisonment

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