Bill concerning confiscation of assets from individuals leaving Russia clears initial legislative hurdle in lower house of parliament
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The State Duma has taken a bold step following the first reading of a bill that targets Russians committing administrative offenses overseas against Russia's interests. As RIA Novosti reported, this legislation isn't just for citizens, but also foreign nationals and stateless persons may find themselves in hot water too!
🤨 What's This Bill All About, Then?
Quite simply, Russian authorities want to hold their citizens liable for offenses they commit internationally, such as discrediting the military, fuelling hatred or enmity, violating territorial integrity, or propagating false information on the web. Initially, a list was provided, but the latest version lacks specifics, giving authorities more leeway to interpret the offenses.
🚨 ** souveNirs You Might Lose**
Want to know the cherry on top? Should you be found guilty, authorities could go after your assets, including cash, real estate, or vehicles, with the help of a court decision.
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The bill traced its origins back to October 2024, presented by the State Council of the Republic of Tatarstan and Ayrat Farrakhov, an esteemed member of the State Duma. Unlike traditional legal proceedings, administrative hearings can be conducted remotely if you're not in Russia!
👉 Brace Yourself, Borders Are Getting Closer
This legislation marks just one piece of a broader push by the Russian government to tighten its grip on citizens' actions abroad, as they perceive potential threats to their interests.
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I'm not sure about the exact details of the policy-and-legislation, but it seems to be a part of the broader push in politics related to general-news, where Russians and even foreign nationals or stateless persons could face consequences for offenses committed against Russia's interests overseas, particularly those that discredit the military, fuel hatred or enmity, violate territorial integrity, or propagate false information on the web. The latest version of the bill lacks specifics, giving authorities more leeway to interpret the offenses, and if found guilty, one could potentially lose assets such as cash, real estate, or vehicles.
