Case of Tokhtaev in Poronaysk

Case History

In April 2024, Daler Tokhtayev’s home was searched in the city of Poronaysk. Two months earlier, the Investigative Committee opened a criminal case against him under the article on participation in the activities of an extremist organization for attending services of Jehovah’s Witnesses and talking with local residents on biblical topics. Immediately after the search, the believer was detained and placed in custody. In October, the case went to court. The accusation is based on the testimony of a man who feigned an interest in the Bible.
Timeline

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    Case initiated Art. 282.2 (1.1) Art. 282.2 (2)

    Investigator of the Investigative Directorate of the Investigative Committee of the Russian Federation for the Sakhalin Region, Captain of Justice Yulia Che, initiates a criminal case for faith under Parts 1.1 and 2 of Article 282.2 against Daler Tokhtayev.

    The investigation suspects the believer of "conducting conversations with citizens of the Russian Federation" on biblical topics, and interprets this as a continuation of the activities of a banned religious organization and an attempt to involve him in it.

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    Case initiated Art. 282.2 (2) Art. 282.2 (1.1) Search Detention center
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    Detention center Letters

    Daler Tokhtayev is kept in a cell for 10 people, he has his own bed. You can shower once a week. Despite the fact that Dahler has a serious gastrointestinal disease and underwent surgery six months ago, now his condition is still stable.

    The believer remains cheerful and positive. He has a Bible, which was given to him in the library of the pre-trial detention center. Tokhtaev also receives letters of support, for which he is very grateful.

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    Case went to court

    The case goes to the Poronaisk City Court. It will be considered by judge Yulia Sheveleva.

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    Hearing in a court of the first instance

    Daler Tokhtayev expresses his disagreement with the charges brought against him. The judge allows the defendant's brother to participate in the trial as a public defender.

    12 people come to support Dahler.

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    Hearing in a court of the first instance

    Daler Tokhtaev explains that he is accused of having conversations with a provocateur: "As it turned out, he only pretended to be interested in the Bible, and he himself denounced me to the FSB."

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