Additional Name(s): Sergey Viktorovich Filatov, Филатов Сергей Викторович

Gender: Male

Current Location: Penal Colony No. 12, Kamensk-Shakhtinsky, Rostov

Perpetrator: Russia

Religion or Belief: Christian – Jehovah's Witness

Reports of Torture: No

Reports of Medical Neglect: No

Appeal: Rejected

Sentence: 6 Years' Imprisonment

Date of Detainment: March/5/2020

Date of Sentencing: March/5/2020

Current Status: Not Released

Religious Leader: No

Most Recent Type of Abuse: Imprisonment

Reason for Persecution: Religious Activity Religious Belief

Nature of Charges: Banned Organization Extremism

Sergey Filatov

Extra Bio Info:

Sergey Filatov is imprisoned for his religious belief and activity. 

On November 15, 2018, Russian authorities in Dzhankoy, Crimea, Ukraine, interrogated Filatov and released him on recognizance after police and special forces raided the homes of several Jehovah's Witnesses. Filatov was charged with “organizing the activities of a public or religious association or other organization in respect of which a court has adopted a final decision to liquidate or ban activities in connection with extremist activities” (Art. 282.2-1 RCC).

On March 5, 2020, the Dzhankoy District Court sentenced Filatov to six years in prison, one year of restricted freedom, and five years of deprived social rights.  He was taken into custody following the trial.

On May 26, 2020, the Supreme Court of Crimea upheld Filatov's sentence.

On July 12, 2020, Filatov was transferred to Penal Colony No. 12, Kamensk-Shakhtinsky, Rostov region.

Filatov's eyesight has reportedly deteriorated while in prison.

Filatov is married with four children.

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