Additional Name(s): Bulat Aukhatovich Makhmutov, Махмутов Булат Аухатович

Gender: Male

Perpetrator: Russia

Religion or Belief: Muslim – Sunni

Reports of Torture: No

Reports of Medical Neglect: No

Appeal: Reduced to 15 Years, 10 Months' Imprisonment

Sentence: Originally 16 Years' Imprisonment

Date of Detainment: September/27/2016

Date of Sentencing: October/6/2017

Current Status: Not Released

Religious Leader: No

Most Recent Type of Abuse: Imprisonment

Reason for Persecution: Attending a Religious Gathering or Meeting Discussing Religion & Religious Texts Religious Activity Religious Association Religious Belief

Nature of Charges: Banned Organization Terrorism

Bulat Makhmutov

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Bulat Makhmutov is imprisoned for his religious belief and activity. 

On September 27, 2016, authorities arrested Makhmutov in Kazan after accusing him of being involved in the banned Hizb ut-Tahrir organization.  Prosecutors alleged that Makhmutov had led a cell for the organization, held meetings, studied its literature, and sought to attract new members. 

On June 5, 2017, the Privolzhsky District Military Court sentenced Makhmutov to 16 years in prison and one year of restricted freedom for "organizing the activities of an organization…recognized as terrorist" (Art. 205.5-1 RCC) and “participating in the activities of an organization…recognized as terrorist” (Art. 205.5-2 RCC).

On October 6, 2017, Makhmutov's sentence was reduced by two months to 15 years and ten months in prison.

Makhmutov has a child. 

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