Forgery for use or sale, or sale of a fake official document stating… (штраф · свобода · миллион)
Forgery for use or sale, or sale of a fake official document stating the absence of a disease dangerous to others, is punishable by restriction of liberty for up to three years with a fine of 500,000 to 1 million rubles, or deprivation of liberty for up to four years with a fine of 500,000 to 1 million rubles. According to the portal, a new Article 235.2 'Forgery and circulation of fake official documents stating the absence of diseases dangerous to others' has been added to the Criminal Code.
Consensus
- The Russian government has introduced stricter penalties for forgery and sale of medical certificates.
- The new law targets certificates claiming absence of contagious diseases that pose a danger to others.
- Punishments include imprisonment up to four years and fines ranging from 500 thousand to 1 million rubles.
- The changes took effect on September 1, 2026.
Points of divergence
- The law also applies to individuals seeking medical certificates for driving purposes, with high fines deterring such actions. — vm
- A new article 235.2 was added to the Criminal Code specifically addressing forgery and trafficking of official documents about absence of dangerous diseases. — vesti
- If the forgery leads to mass infections or other serious consequences, the punishment can be up to eight years in prison and a fine of up to 3 million rubles. — vesti
- If committed via internet, official position, premeditated agreement, or to conceal another crime, penalties can reach six years in prison and a fine of up to 2 million rubles. — vesti
- There is also increased responsibility for falsifying certificates of absence of infectious diseases, with penalties up to five years in prison and a fine of up to 1.5 million rubles. — vesti
Coverage (2 sources)
- Who May Face Punishment for Fake Medical Certificates — Вечерняя Москва
- Russia Toughens Punishment for Falsifying Medical Certificates — Вести