The Case of the Syrykh in Kaltan

Case History

In May 2021, searches were carried out in Kaltan with the participation of the FSB. The Investigative Committee opened a criminal case for participation in the activities of an extremist organization against peaceful believer Vitaliy Syrykh. He was detained, interrogated and placed under house arrest. Soon the measure of restraint was changed to a written undertaking not to leave.

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    The investigator for the Department of Internal Affairs of the Investigative Department for the city of Osinniki of the Investigative Directorate of the Investigative Committee of the Russian Federation for the Kemerovo Region Kilin V.N. initiates a criminal case against Vitaly Syrykh, bringing charges against him of committing a crime under Part 2 of Article 282.2 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation. According to the investigation, "Vitaliy Yurykh committed a deliberate crime against the foundations of the constitutional order and state security, namely ... organized the activities of a religious organization and took part in its activities."

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    The house of Vitaliy Syrykh, a resident of the city of Kaltan, Kemerovo Region, is being searched. Electronic devices are seized from the believer. After the search, he is detained and taken to the Investigative Committee for interrogation.

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    Vitaliy Syrykh is charged with committing a crime under Part 2 of Article 282.2 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation.

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    Search Temporary detention facility Interrogation Art. 282.2 (2) Art. 282.2 (1) House arrest Minors

    The judge of the Kaltan District Court of the Kemerovo Region, Yevgeny Vanyushin, makes a decision on the election of Syrykh as a measure of restraint in the form of house arrest. A believer is forbidden to leave the living quarters, to communicate with participants in a criminal case, as well as with other persons without the permission of investigator Tyshchenko, to use the Internet and other means of communication.

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    Judge of the Kemerovo Regional Court B. V. Korshunov satisfies the appeal of Vitaly Syrykh against the measure of restraint and releases him from house arrest on his own recognizance.

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