Russian Forbes journalist detained for reposting article about events in Bucha

In Khabarovsk, Russia, journalist Sergei Mingazov, who writes for Forbes, has been detained for reposting a publication about the events in Bucha

This is reported by Radio Liberty.

The journalist reposted the relevant post on the Khabarovskaya Mingazeta Telegram channel.

According to Mingazov's lawyer, the man is accused of "fake news" about the Russian army "on the grounds of political, ideological, racial, national or religious hatred or enmity". According to the qualification of the criminal article, the journalist faces up to 10 years in prison.

Mingazov is currently being held in a temporary detention center in Khabarovsk. The Central District Court has scheduled a hearing to choose a preventive measure for him for April 27.

Radio Liberty adds that the journalist writes for Forbes and Amursky Bulvar.

• On April 19, Russia detained schoolchildren who allegedly organized "sabotage" and "terrorist attacks" in favor of Ukraine.