A resident of Karachay-Cherkessia is accused of justifying and promoting terrorism.

In Karachay-Cherkessia, a local resident will stand trial on charges of publicly calling for terrorist activities. The case was initiated due to an audio material posted by the accused on social media, which investigators deemed to constitute a crime.

According to the investigation, in January 2022, the accused posted an audio file on one of the social networks that contained information justifying and promoting terrorist activities.

His involvement in the crime is confirmed by the evidence collected in the case, including witness testimonies and the results of operational-search activities. A linguistic examination was also conducted, the Investigative Committee of Karachay-Cherkessia reported today on its Telegram channel.

The evidence collected during the investigation has been deemed sufficient to forward the criminal case to court with an approved indictment. He is accused of publicly calling for terrorist activities, publicly justifying and promoting terrorism. The sanctions of the article provide for imprisonment of five to seven years.

The Investigative Committee does not disclose the name of the local resident, his age, or occupation, and the content of the audio material is not specified in the agency's message.

"Caucasian Knot" also reported that in April, law enforcement detained a man in Cherkessk whose comments with "anti-Russian statements" attracted the attention of operatives from the center for combating extremism.