Overview
- The Interior Ministry said the Central District Court of Minsk ruled on November 4 at the request of GUBOPiK.
- The decision covers the blogger’s channels on all platforms as well as his logos and watermarks.
- Authorities reported October incidents of hooliganism, public‑order violations and illegal mass events they link to Mellstroy’s online contests encouraging unlawful actions for rewards.
- Belarusian police state he is a citizen hiding abroad, and Russia’s Interior Ministry listed him as wanted in February 2024 and again in May.
- In reaction coverage, a Russian senator praised the designation as a measure to shield citizens from harmful online content.