Russia completes probe into blogger Michael Nakhi's security threat…
.com/@MackNack (Michael Naki recognized in the Russian Federation as a foreign agent) In Moscow, the investigation into the criminal case against blogger Michael Naki (recognized in the Russian Federation as a foreign agent) has been concluded.
Consensus
- The Investigative Committee of Moscow has completed the investigation into blogger Michael Nakhi.
- Nakhi is accused of public calls for actions aimed at undermining Russia's security under Article 280.4, part 2, paragraph 'v' of the Russian Criminal Code.
- Nakhi is wanted by authorities and has been sentenced to 11 years in prison in a prior case related to spreading false information about the Russian military.
- The case materials have been forwarded to the court for further consideration.
- Nakhi has been declared a foreign agent by the Russian Ministry of Justice.
Points of divergence
- The case against Nakhi was opened in March 2026, which contradicts the other sources stating it was opened in March 2024. — m24
- In December 2023, Nakhi was fined 30,000 rubles for failing to submit foreign agent reporting, a detail not mentioned in the other sources. — m24
- The court has imposed a pre-trial detention measure in the form of an arrest in absentia. — vesti
- The publication containing the incriminating content was made in May 2024, while vesti states 'spring 2024'. — vm
Coverage (3 sources)
- Investigation into Blogger Michael Naki Concluded in Moscow — Вести
- Investigation into Blogger Michael Naki's Calls to Act Against Russia's Security: Progress Update — Вечерняя Москва
- SK completed investigation of criminal case against blogger Michael Naki — Москва 24
Key entities
- Russia
- Michael Naki
- Moscow
- SK
- Investigative Committee
- GSU
- Central Administrative Okrug
- Basmanny District
- SU
- MackNack