Dmitrii Aritkulov

Case Summary

Dmitrii Aritkulov was sentenced to 5.5 years in prison for calls to extremism and public justification of terrorism related to his social media posts. He was later additionally charged with financing terrorist activities for donating to the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

Charges (3)

1. Calls for extremism
2. Public justification of terrorism
3. Financing terrorist activities

Criminal Code Articles (2)

Key Facts (4)

• Case initiated due to a link to a video and commentary disrespectful to society and the military.
• Previously fined for disrespecting the authorities.
• Accused of financing terrorist activities through donations to the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
• Intended to travel to Ukraine via Georgia.

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