Additional Name(s): Denis Ismagilovich Zagitdinov, Загитдинов Денис Исмагилович

Gender: Male

Perpetrator: Russia

Religion or Belief: Muslim – Sunni

Reports of Torture: No

Reports of Medical Neglect: No

Appeal: Rejected

Sentence: 8 Years' Imprisonment

Date of Detainment: September/30/2015

Date of Sentencing: August/3/2016

Current Status: Released

Religious Leader: No

Most Recent Type of Abuse: Imprisonment

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

Nature of Charges: Banned Organization Terrorism

Denis Zagitdinov

Extra Bio Info:

Denis Zagitdinov was imprisoned for his religious belief and activity. 

On September 30, 2015, authorities arrested Zagitdinov after accusing him of being a member of the banned Hizb ut-Tahrir organization. He and his colleagues allegedly attended meetings for the organization, studied the its literature, and sought to attract new supporters. Authorities raided Zagitdinov's home and reportedly confiscated organizational literature. 

On August 3, 2016, the Moscow District Military Court sentenced Zagitdinov to eight years in prison for “participating in the activities of an organization…recognized as terrorist” (Art. 205.5-2 RCC).

On December 20, 2016, Zagitdinov's verdict was upheld. 

On an unspecified date, Zagitdinov was released from prison after completing his sentence.

Zagitdinov is married with three children.

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