Olga Sergeevna Menshikh

Case Summary

Olga Menshikh was sentenced to 8 years in prison for disseminating false information about the Russian army in VK posts. She was initially under house arrest before being taken into custody and alleges mistreatment during her arrest and interrogation, including being denied water for over 16 hours.

Charges (1)

1. Public dissemination of knowingly false information about the use of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation

Criminal Code Articles (1)

Key Facts (4)

• Accused of posting about Russian military actions in Bucha and Vinnytsia.
• Claims her VK account was hacked.
• Worked as a nurse-anesthetist.
• Takes care of her 85-year-old mother.

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