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Moscow Court Orders Pretrial Detention in Terrorism-Financing Case Over Crypto Transfers

Investigators say the suspect sent more than 60,000 rubles in cryptocurrency to accounts named by journalist Arkady Babchenko, who is designated a foreign agent and appears on Russia’s terrorist and extremist list.

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Overview

  • The Savelovsky Court in Moscow ordered Yury Belenky held in custody for one month and 28 days.
  • Belenky is charged under Part 1.1 of Article 205.1 of Russia’s Criminal Code, which covers financing terrorism.
  • Authorities allege he transferred over 60,000 rubles between January 2023 and March 2024 using cryptocurrency.
  • Investigators contend the funds were intended for the Ukrainian Armed Forces and a banned terrorist organization.
  • The court said the defense sought home arrest, bail, or restricted actions, but the request was denied.