What we know about the criminal case that has led to Roman Anin being questioned
On the evening of April 9, FSB agents carried out a search at the home of Roman Anin, IStories editor-in-chief. The raid took place as part of a criminal case that was opened under article 137, section 2 of the criminal code of the Russian Federation: Invasion of personal privacy committed by a person through their official position. Roman has been summoned for questioning twice already. Right now, he is being treated as a witness. We have decided to collate the answers to our readers’ and colleagues’ most frequently asked questions.
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