Aleksandr Aleksandrovich Merochenets

Case Summary

Aleksandr Merochenets, a Ukrainian citizen and former commander in the Azov Regiment, was sentenced to 22 years in a strict regime colony. He was charged with terrorism-related offenses and actions aimed at forcibly seizing power.

Charges (3)

1. Actions aimed at the violent seizure of power and the violent change of the constitutional order of the Russian Federation
2. Participation in the activities of a terrorist organization
3. Training for the purpose of carrying out terrorist activities

Criminal Code Articles (4)

Key Facts (4)

• Served in the Azov Regiment from 2018 to March 2022.
• Held the rank of junior sergeant.
• Accused of involvement in a criminal organization.
• Convicted on terrorism-related charges.

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