Case identifier RU-CMQD
Urgency: Medium
Age: UNKNOWN
Arrest location: Yoshkar-Ola, Mari El Republic
Category: Social media
Roman Vladimirovich Alfimtsev
Roman Alfimtsev was convicted of publicly justifying terrorism after posting comments on VK that characterized Shamil Basayev as a 'freedom fighter.' He was sentenced to 5 years in a general regime colony. The defense claims the evidence, including the mobile phone used, was falsified by law enforcement.
HEALTH RISK
LAST UPDATED · JUN 14, 2026
Trial status: Convicted
