Artur Alievich Memetshaev

Case Summary

Artur Memetshaev, a Crimean Tatar from the Kherson region, was sentenced to 6 years and 5 months in prison for participating in the Crimean Tatar Volunteer Battalion named after Noman Chelebidzhikhan. He pleaded guilty to the charges.

Charges (1)

1. Participation in an armed formation on the territory of a foreign state, not provided for by the legislation of that state, for purposes contrary to the interests of the Russian Federation

Criminal Code Articles (1)

Key Facts (4)

• Crimean Tatar
• Father of five minor children
• Previously convicted in Ukraine
• Accused of participating in the Noman Chelebidzhikhan Battalion

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