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Russian Investigators Put Economist Vladislav Inozemtsev on Wanted List Over 'Foreign Agent' Case

Authorities say he is outside Russia under a newly opened case alleging he evaded labeling requirements tied to his 'foreign agent' status.

Overview

  • The Moscow Region branch of the Investigative Committee said Inozemtsev has been placed on a wanted list.
  • Prosecutors earlier announced a criminal case under Part 2 of Article 330.1 for alleged evasion of duties imposed on those designated as foreign agents.
  • Officials allege he continued posting materials on a messenger channel and a video-hosting site without the required 'foreign agent' label.
  • The prosecutor’s office said he had twice been administratively penalized within a year under Part 4 of Article 19.34 before the case was escalated.
  • The Moscow Region prosecutor’s office has taken oversight of the investigation’s progress and results.