Bubon told Forbes Russia that authorities searched Mingazov’s home and confiscated his computer and phone. According to the lawyer, Mingazov was detained in the Far Eastern city of Khabarovsk. On Saturday, Russia’s state-run RIA reported that Mingazov Was put under house arrest.
forbes Russia said on Friday that it had not yet been able to contact Mingazov.
under russia “Fake News” LawWhich was expanded shortly after Russian President Vladimir Putin launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine, putting people who “knowingly” spread misinformation about the Russian military at risk of up to 15 years in prison.
Wall Street Journal reporter Ivan Gershkovich has been in Russian custody for more than a year Arrested And he was accused of spying for the US – charges he and his employer strongly deny. Putin has Hinted that he might be interested In using Gershkovich in a prisoner exchange.