New Searches of Jehovah's Witnesses in Vladivostok

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New Searches of Jehovah's Witnesses in Vladivostok

February 19, 2024 Primorye Territory


On February 14, 2024, at 6 a. m., searches of believers were carried out in Vladivostok. Electronic devices, photographs and personal records were seized, after which they were interrogated in the local department of the Investigative Committee.


In one of the cases, during the search, a decision of the Frunzensky Court of Vladivostok dated February 12, 2024 was presented.


Since 2017, 27 residents of Vladivostok have faced criminal prosecution for their faith.

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