Maxim Sergeevich Kruglov

Case Summary

Maxim Kruglov, a politician with the Yabloko party, was arrested and detained for allegedly spreading false information about the Russian Armed Forces in Telegram posts regarding Mariupol and Bucha. He faces up to 10 years in prison.

Charges (1)

1. Public dissemination of deliberately false information about the use of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation for reasons of political hatred

Criminal Code Articles (1)

Key Facts (4)

• Accused of spreading false information in Telegram posts
• Posts related to Mariupol and Bucha events
• Denied guilt during interrogation
• Leading members of Yabloko vouched for him

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