Moscow massage therapist sentenced to 8 years for funding 'Azov'
A 56-year-old Moscow-based massage therapist of Ukrainian origin was sentenced to eight years in prison for transferring 7,000 rubles to her sister in Ukraine, which authorities claim was used to fund the banned terrorist group 'Azov'. She admitted guilt, citing emotional distress due to her relatives' health issues.
Consensus
- The defendant is a 56-year-old woman from Ukraine who lived in Moscow.
- She was sentenced to eight years in a general regime penal colony.
- The crime was financing the banned terrorist organization 'Azov'.
- The transfer involved 7,000 rubles sent to her sister in Ukraine.
- The woman admitted guilt and expressed remorse.
- She claimed she acted while in an emotionally distressed state due to her relatives' health.
- A fine of 300,000 rubles was imposed.
- The court also ordered confiscation of 7,000 rubles.
- The verdict is not yet final and may be appealed.
- The case was initiated in April 2026, and she was detained the following day.
Points of divergence
- The woman is described as a 'massage aesthetician' and was also linked to the case of Ukrainian singer Tanya Karol, who is under investigation for supporting the Ukrainian military and discrediting the Russian army. — vm
- The woman transferred money through her sister, who lived in Ukraine, and had a negative attitude toward the Russian special military operation (SVO). — vesti
- The woman was described as holding anti-Russian views and opposing the SVO. — kommersant
- The woman reportedly disliked the SVO and wanted to send money to 'terrorists' from 'Azov'. — tg_rian_ru
- The woman was diagnosed with a serious illness requiring treatment, which her defense cited in appeals against pre-trial detention. — mediazona
Coverage (5 sources)
- Moscow masseuse sentenced to eight years for funding 'Azov' — Вечерняя Москва
- Aesthetic massage therapist from Moscow sentenced for funding terrorism — Вести
- In Moscow, a masseist was given eight years for translating 7 thousand rubles to the banned "Azov" — Коммерсантъ
- Moscow masseuse sentenced to eight years in prison for funding 'Azov'. — РИА Новости (Telegram)
- Moscow masseuse sentenced to 8 years for transferring 7,000 rubles to sister in Ukraine; investigation says money went to 'Azov' — Медиазона