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Moscow Court Upholds Three-Year Sentence for Blogger Wengallbi in Bribery Attempt Case

Both the conviction and the 1 million‑ruble fine stand following appellate review.

Overview

  • The Moscow City Court rejected the defense appeal and left the Dorogomilovsky District Court’s ruling in force.
  • Prosecutors had also filed an appeal but argued to keep the three‑year term imposed for the bribery attempt.
  • The defense sought a reduction to one year and one month, which they said would have released Ahmed Aliaskhabov based on time served.
  • Case materials state he tried to give a traffic officer 100,000 rubles on February 26 on Kutuzovsky Prospekt, and the officer refused the cash.
  • He was convicted of attempted bribery under Articles 30(3) and 291(3) of the Criminal Code, and he admitted guilt.