Viasna Human Rights Centre
Belarus · Viasna
01Overview
Quick Facts
CountryBelarus
Age / Sex48 · male
Occupation—
Arrested inMinsk
Held at—
Categoryanti_war
StatusDetained
Sentence—
Case Summary
Vital Leskavets was detained on May 20, 2024, and is charged under Articles 361-2 and 361-3 of the Criminal Code, related to financing extremist activities and participating in hostilities on foreign soil. His case is linked to donations and the war in Ukraine. The decision and penalty are currently unknown.
Native-Language SummaryBE • Original
Виталий Лесковец был задержан 20 мая 2024 года и обвиняется по статьям 361-2 и 361-3 Уголовного кодекса, связанным с финансированием экстремистской деятельности и участием в боевых действиях на территории иностранного государства. Его дело связано с пожертвованиями и войной в Украине. Решение и наказание в настоящее время неизвестны.
02Charges
Charges
02 count- 01BY-361-2
- 02BY-361-3
Criminal Code Articles
02 articleArt. BY-361-2Art. BY-361-3
03Analysis
Predicting Vector
Surveillance vector
Surveillance vectorUnknown
04Timeline
Case Timeline
Arrest date
May 20, 2024
05Sources
Data Source
Source vs. PPW analysis
ViasnaCase facts, charges, dates, and status.
PPW analysisRisk, surveillance & sentence estimates — probabilistic, not the source's reporting.
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Cite this case
Political Prisoner Watch. (2026). Case file: Vital Leskavets (PPW case cmmjmv0s). Retrieved June 6, 2026, from https://politicalprisonerwatch.org/prisoners/cmmjmv0s3008o1vyarnk9oed3. Original data from Viasna Human Rights Centre (https://prisoners.spring96.org/en/person/vital-leskavec).
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