Additional Name(s): Valeriy Viktorovich Tibiy, Тибий Валерий Викторович

Gender: Male

Perpetrator: Russia

Religion or Belief: Christian – Jehovah's Witness

Reports of Torture: No

Reports of Medical Neglect: No

Date of Detainment: May/18/2022

Date of Sentencing: June/20/2023

Current Status: Released

Religious Leader: No

Most Recent Type of Abuse: Detainment

Reason for Persecution: Attending a Religious Gathering or Meeting Discussing Religion & Religious Texts Religious Activity Religious Belief

Nature of Charges: Banned Organization Extremism

Valeriy Tibiy

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Valeriy Tibiy was detained for his religious belief and activity.

On May 18, 2022, authorities detained Tibiy after searching his home in December 2021. He was accused of “organizing the activities of a public or religious association or other organization in respect of which a court has adopted a final decision to liquidate or ban activities in connection with extremist activities” (Art. 282.2-1 RCC).

On June 20, 2023, the Taganrog City Court imposed a six-year suspended sentence on Tibiy. He was released following the verdict.

On August 23, 2023, the Rostov Regional Court upheld Tibiy's sentence.

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