The Case of Pilshchikov in Cheboksary

Case History

In November 2020, security officers conducted a search at the home of Albert Pilshchikov in Cheboksary. More than five years later, a criminal case was opened against the believer under an extremism-related charge, and he was placed in a pre-trial detention center. Eight days later, the measure of restraint was changed to house arrest.
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    Judge of the Leninskiy District Court of Cheboksary Aleksandr Stepanov gives permission to search Albert Pilshchikov's home.

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    A search is underway in the home of Albert Pilshchikov in Cheboksary.

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    Case initiated Art. 282.2 (1)

    The senior investigator-criminalist of the FSB, Major of Justice D. V. Baranov, opened a criminal case against Pilshchikov. The believer is charged with organizing the activities of an extremist organization for participating in peaceful meetings for worship of Jehovah's Witnesses.

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    Case initiated Search Detention center Art. 282.2 (1)

    Judge of the Moskovsky District Court of Cheboksary Sergey Kuryshev chooses a restriction measure against Pilshchikov in the form of detention. The investigation considers meeting friends to read the Bible and discuss Bible teachings "criminal activity."

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    Detention center

    Pilshchikov does not have a Bible, but he is supported by letters that come from caring people.

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    Court of Appeal Detention center House arrest Electronic ankle tag

    The Supreme Court of the Chuvash Republic releases Albert Pilshchikov from the pre-trial detention center and places him under house arrest. He is required to wear an electronic tracking bracelet.

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