Customs officer.
In the Minsk City Court from October 10, 2023 to February 6, 2024, a closed hearing was held against three customs service employees Evgeniy Gurinovich, Viktor Novik and Vladimir Zhuromsky. In total, they were tried under eight articles of the Criminal Code. Among other things, they are accused of “treason to the state,” “promoting extremist activities,” “exceeding official authority,” “inciting other social hostility,” and “creating or participating in extremist formations.”
The details of the case and the reasons for the persecution are unknown to human rights activists.
On May 24, 2024, an appeal hearing was held and the verdict entered into force.
