Additional Name(s): Qin Defu

Gender: Male

Perpetrator: China

Religion or Belief: Christian – Protestant

Reports of Torture: No

Reports of Medical Neglect: No

Sentence: 4 Years' Imprisonment

Date of Detainment: December/10/2018

Date of Sentencing: November/29/2019

Date of Release: December/9/2022

Current Status: Released

Religious Leader: Yes

Most Recent Type of Abuse: Imprisonment

Reason for Persecution: Religious Activity Unregistered Religious Activity

Nature of Charges: Illegal Business Activity

Tan Defu

Extra Bio Info:

Tan Defu was imprisoned for his religious belief and activity. 

On December 10, 2018, public security officials in Chengdu municipality, Sichuan province, detained Tan, an elder of the unregistered Protestant house church Early Rain Covenant Church, alongside other church members.

On November 29, 2019, the Qingyang District People's Court in Chengdu sentenced Tan to four years in prison for "illegal business activity." During the trial, Tan reportedly shouted "Religious belief is not a crime."

On December 9, 2022, Tan was reportedly released from prison after completing his sentence. 

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