Additional Name(s): Aleksander Rumyantsev, Aleksandr Vyacheslavovich Rumyantsev, Румянцев Александр Вячеславович

Gender: Male

Perpetrator: Russia

Religion or Belief: Christian – Jehovah's Witness

Sentence: 7 Years, 6 Months' Imprisonment

Date of Detainment: August/25/2021

Date of Sentencing: December/22/2023

Current Status: Not Released

Most Recent Type of Abuse: Imprisonment

Reason for Persecution: Discussing Religion & Religious Texts Religious Activity Religious Belief

Nature of Charges: Banned Organization Extremism

Aleksandr Rumyantsev

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Aleksandr Rumyantsev is imprisoned for his religious belief and activity.

On August 25, 2021, authorities in Moscow arrested Rumyantsev after raiding the homes of several Jehovah's Witnesses. 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) for having discussions about the Bible.

On December 22, 2023, the Cheremushkinsky District Court sentenced Rumyantsev to seven years and six months in prison for “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).

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