Terrorism apologist Omic is given a three-year prison sentence for propagating extremist views on social platforms
Local Omsk Resident Convicted of Justifying Terrorism Online
In a court decision, a Omsk resident has been found guilty of supporting terrorist activities through positive social media comments regarding banned Ukrainian terrorist organizations. The case against him was initiated and investigated by the FSB of Russia's Central Military District.
According to the court's verdict, the defendant expressed favorable remarks about the activities of these organizations and their members over the internet. Under the article "Public calls for the implementation of terrorist activities and public justification of terrorism using the internet," he was sentenced to three years in a general-regime colony. This sentence also prohibits him from engaging in online activities involving internet postings for the next three years.
The verdict has yet to come into effect.
Russia's legislative framework includes comprehensive measures aimed at countering terrorism, extremism, and their financing. This legislation extends to digital transactions, with the Bank of Russia responsible for enforcing financial aspects, particularly in relation to digital ruble transactions [1]. The law broadly criminalizes public calls for terrorist acts, the dissemination of materials justifying terrorism, and online propaganda supporting terrorism or extremism [2]. The court's ruling demonstrates Russia's efforts to maintain control in this area.
[1] "Bank of Russia to act as operator of digital ruble system," Tass.com, June 27, 2022.[2] "Fighting Terrorism in Russia: A Comprehensive Overview," The Diplomat, February 20, 2020.
What about the defendant's comments on politics, specifically justifying terrorism online, falls under the Russian law's prohibition on online propaganda supporting terrorism or extremism? The court's ruling on general-news, including crime and justice, highlights Russia's efforts to enforce its legislative framework regarding digital transactions and combat terrorism.
