Viasna Human Rights Centre
Belarus · Viasna
01Overview
Quick Facts
CountryBelarus
Age / Sex46 · male
Occupation—
Arrested inMinsk
Held at—
CategorySocial media
StatusConvicted
Sentence—
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Case Summary
Illia Khodas was detained on October 15, 2024, and sentenced to 2 years and 9 months in a general-security penal colony under Article 361-1 of the Criminal Code for creating or participating in an extremist formation. He is currently imprisoned in Prison No. 1 in Hrodna. The case is associated with "Neighborhood community chats case" and he's labeled as an extremist.
Native-Language SummaryBE • Original
Илья Ходас был задержан 15 октября 2024 года и приговорен к 2 годам и 9 месяцам в колонии общего режима по статье 361-1 Уголовного кодекса за создание или участие в экстремистском формировании. В настоящее время он находится в тюрьме №1 в Гродно. Дело связано с "Neighborhood community chats case", и он помечен как экстремист.
02Charges
Charges
01 count- 01BY-361-1
Criminal Code Articles
01 articleArt. BY-361-1
03Analysis
Predicting Vector
Surveillance vector
Surveillance vectorUnknown
04Timeline
Case Timeline
Arrest date
October 15, 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: Illia Khodas (PPW case cmmjmq09). Retrieved July 6, 2026, from https://politicalprisonerwatch.org/prisoners/cmmjmq09t006j1vya3zp1tz4u. Original data from Viasna Human Rights Centre (https://prisoners.spring96.org/en/person/illja-khodas).
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