Case of Timofeyev in Petrozavodsk

Case History

Aleksey Timofeyev, a civilian resident of Petrozavodsk, discussed Bible teachings with friends. In April 2024, his house was searched, after which the believer was taken into custody. He was accused of organizing the activities of an extremist organization.
Timeline

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    March 26, 2024 Case initiated Art. 282.2 (1)

    Investigator Viktor Petrov initiates a criminal case under an extremist article against Alexei Timofeev.

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    April 2, 2024 Search Case initiated Interrogation Art. 282.2 (1)

    After the search, the security forces detained and interrogated Alexei Timofeev. On the same day, a decision is made to bring the believer as an accused under Part 1 of Article 282.2 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation.

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    April 3, 2024 Detention center

    Investigator Petrov asks the Petrozavodsk City Court to choose a measure of restraint for Alexei Timofeev in the form of detention. Judge Ekaterina Kanaeva sends the believer to the pre-trial detention center until May 25, 2024.