The case of Kozhushko and Others in Nizhnyaya Tura
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March 28, 2023
The Investigation Department of the Lesnoy Investigation Department of the Investigative Committee of the Russian Federation for the Sverdlovsk Region is initiating a criminal case against Andrey Kozhushko, Andrey Bannykh and Pavel Loshchinin under Part 1 of Article 282.2 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation (organizing the activities of an extremist organization).
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April 14, 2023
Searches are being conducted at at least 6 addresses of local Jehovah's Witnesses. During the search, all electronic devices and personal records are seized from believers. The security forces seized a large amount of personal savings from one family. At least five citizens are being interrogated.