Veronika Belotserkovskaya

Case Summary

Veronika Belotserkovskaya, a popular Instagram blogger living abroad, was sentenced in absentia to nine years imprisonment for allegedly spreading false information about the Russian army's actions in Ukraine. She was also designated a foreign agent and her property was seized.

Charges (1)

1. Dissemination of deliberately false information about the Armed Forces

Criminal Code Articles (1)

Key Facts (4)

• Sentenced in absentia
• Designated a foreign agent
• Interpol refused extradition request
• Accused of spreading false information about the Russian army in Ukraine

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