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Ryazan Court Sentences FBK Associate Sergey Ezhov in Absentia to Six Years

He sought asylum in Estonia after prosecutors opened cases this year under Russian foreign‑agent and extremism laws.

Overview

  • RIA Novosti, citing law‑enforcement sources, reported that the Oktjabrsky District Court of Ryazan issued the six‑year sentence on November 1.
  • Authorities identify Ezhov as a designated foreign agent and an associate of the Anti‑Corruption Foundation, which Russian courts have labeled extremist.
  • Investigators say Ezhov faces charges under Criminal Code articles 330.1 (foreign‑agent obligations), 282.2 (extremist organization activity) and 282.3 (financing extremist activity).
  • Law‑enforcement sources say he has requested political asylum in Estonia and was sentenced in his absence.
  • Officials also allege past leadership in the banned National‑Bolshevik Party and cooperation with The Insider along with receipt of Western funds.