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. A month and a half later, he was released under house arrest. He is 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.

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    May 16, 2024 Detention center Letters

    Aleksey Timofeev is being held in the PFRSI (pre-trial detention facility) at correctional colony No. 9 in Petrozavodsk. The believer is in a good mood. He is supported by letters from family and friends. He also has the opportunity to read the Bible. Alexei's relations with his cellmates and administration are conflict-free.

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    May 20, 2024 House arrest

    Judge of the Petrozavodsk City Court of the Republic of Karelia Tatyana Petina changes the measure of restraint for Alexei Timofeev. He was released from the pre-trial detention center under house arrest until June 25, 2024.