Additional Name(s): Denis Nikolayevich Antonov, Антонов Денис Николаевич

Gender: Male

Perpetrator: Russia

Religion or Belief: Christian – Jehovah's Witness

Reports of Torture: No

Reports of Medical Neglect: No

Appeal: Rejected

Sentence: 2 Years' Imprisonment

Date of Detainment: August/25/2022

Date of Sentencing: August/25/2022

Current Status: Not Released

Religious Leader: No

Most Recent Type of Abuse: Imprisonment

Reason for Persecution: Discussing Religion & Religious Texts Proselytizing Activities Religious Activity Religious Belief

Nature of Charges: Banned Organization Extremism

Denis Antonov

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Denis Antonov is imprisoned for his religious belief and activity. 

On March 14, 2019, authorities initiated a criminal case against Antonov for “participating in the activities of a public or religious association, or any other organization in respect of which a court has adopted a final decision to liquidate or ban activities in connection with extremist activities” (Art. 282.2-2 RCC). The accused him of engaging in proselytizing activities by discussing his religion with people in public.

On August 25, 2022, the Leninskiy District Court of Saransk sentenced Antonov to two years in prison. He was taken into custody following the verdict.

On January 16, 2023, the Supreme Court of the Republic of Mordovia upheld Antonov's sentence.

On October 17, 2023, the First Court of Cassation of General Jurisdiction in Saratov upheld Antonov's sentence.

ntonov is married.

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Additional Name(s): Aleksander Korolev, Aleksandr Yevgeniyevich Korolev, Королёв Александр Евгеньевич

Gender: Male

Perpetrator: Russia

Religion or Belief: Christian – Jehovah's Witness

Reports of Torture: No

Reports of Medical Neglect: No

Appeal: Rejected

Sentence: 2 Years' Imprisonment

Date of Detainment: August/25/2022

Date of Sentencing: August/25/2022

Current Status: Not Released

Religious Leader: No

Most Recent Type of Abuse: Imprisonment

Reason for Persecution: Discussing Religion & Religious Texts Proselytizing Activities Religious Activity Religious Belief

Nature of Charges: Banned Organization Extremism

Aleksandr Korolev

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Aleksandr Korolev is imprisoned for his religious belief and activity. 

On March 20, 2019, authorities initiated a criminal case against Korolev for “participating in the activities of a public or religious association, or any other organization in respect of which a court has adopted a final decision to liquidate or ban activities in connection with extremist activities” (Art. 282.2-2 RCC). The accused him of engaging in proselytizing activities by discussing his religion with people in public.

On August 25, 2022, the Leninskiy District Court of Saransk sentenced Korolev to two years in prison. He was taken into custody following the verdict.

On January 16, 2023, the Supreme Court of the Republic of Mordovia upheld Korolev's sentence.

On October 17, 2023, the First Court of Cassation of General Jurisdiction in Saratov upheld Korolev's sentence.

orolev is married with one child.

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Additional Name(s): Enayat Naimi, عنایت الله نعیمی

Gender: Male

Perpetrator: Iran

Religion or Belief: Bahá`í

Reports of Torture: No

Reports of Medical Neglect: No

Sentence: 10 Years' Imprisonment

Date of Detainment: May/6/2023

Current Status: Not Released

Religious Leader: Yes

Most Recent Type of Abuse: Imprisonment

Reason for Persecution: Religious Activity Religious Belief Religious Figure & Religious Leadership Role

Nature of Charges: Illegal Assembly Spreading Propaganda & False or Misleading Ideas, Information, or Materials

Enayatollah Naeimi

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Enayatollah Naeimi is imprisoned for his religious belief and activity.

On September 28, 2022, authorities in Isfahan arrested Naeimi reportedly in relation to his being Baha'i. Naeimi was previously a member of the now-disbanded religious group called “Yaran-i-Iran” or “Friends in Iran."

On an unspecified date, Naeimi was released on bail.

On May 6, 2023, authorities arrested Naeimi following a court hearing.

In May 2023, it was reported that the Isfahan Revolutionary Court sentenced Naeimi to 10 years in prison for “forming groups to act against national security” and five years in prison for “propaganda against the regime." Naeimi is expected to serve 10 years as the sentences run concurrently. The charges reportedly stem from his involvement in the “Yaran-i-Iran” or “Friends in Iran" religious group and his association with Baha’i communities in Israel.

Naeimi is reportedly in poor health.

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