Ukrainian Pensioner Sentenced to 11 Years for Alleged Treason
A 68-year-old Ukrainian pensioner from the occupied Zaporozhye region was sentenced to 11 years in prison by a Russian-organized court for allegedly transferring funds to the Ukrainian military, with reports later indicating she developed dementia in prison.
Consensus
- Galiya Bekhter is a 68-year-old Ukrainian pensioner who lived in the occupied Zaporozhye region.
- In July 2023, she allegedly transferred funds equivalent to 1,240 rubles 76 kopecks to the Ukrainian military via a Ukrainian bank.
- On March 5, 2026, the Zaporozhye Regional Court, established by Russian occupying authorities, sentenced her to 11 years in prison for treason.
- After her sentencing, it was reported that she developed dementia while in prison.
Coverage (2 sources)
- Galina Bekhter – 68-year-old Ukrainian pensioner who lived on Russian-occupied territory in the Zaporizhzhia region. — Idel.Реалии
- Galina Beter – 68-year-old Ukrainian pensioner who lived on Russian-occupied territory in the Zaporizhzhia region. — Настоящее Время