Nariman Seytzhanov
Additional Name(s): Nariman Kabdyrakhmanovich Seytzhanov
Gender: Male
Perpetrator: Kazakhstan
Religion or Belief: Muslim – Sunni
Reports of Torture: No
Reports of Medical Neglect: No
Appeal: Rejected
Sentence: 5 Years' Imprisonment
Date of Detainment: January/15/2017
Date of Sentencing: June/9/2017
Date of Release: September/21/2021
Current Status: Released
Religious Leader: No
Most Recent Type of Abuse: Imprisonment
Reason for Persecution: Discussing Religion & Religious Texts Religious Activity Religious Belief Religious Expression
Nature of Charges: Hate Speech
Nariman Seytzhanov
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Nariman Seytzhanov was imprisoned for his religious activity and expression.
On January 15, 2017, authorities arrested Seytzhanov reportedly over a meeting he had in a coffeeshop in September 2016. Authorities accused him of conducting "unauthorized missionary activity" and promoting "radical religious ideas and beliefs."
On June 9, 2017, the Kokshetau City Court sentenced Seytzhanov to five years in prison for “incitement of social, national, patrimonial, racial, class or religious discord” (Art. 174-1 KCC). It also fined him 91,693.58 tenges and froze his bank accounts.
On August 16, 2017, Seytzhanov's appeal was rejected.
On September 21, 2021, Seytzhanov was released from prison.