Overview
- Investigators in Moscow launched a criminal case against Dmitry Spirin for allegedly evading obligations under Russia’s ‘foreign agent’ law, citing Article 330.1(2) of the Criminal Code.
- According to the investigative directorate, Spirin failed to submit required information in July and October 2025, and officials are considering placing him on a wanted list.
- Spirin was added to the Justice Ministry’s registry in June 2025, with authorities pointing to his anti‑war statements and purported political activity.
- The Moscow prosecutor’s office asked investigators to open a criminal case against Semyon Slepakov, noting two prior administrative penalties and continued posting since October 2025 without required labels while abroad.
- Radio Svoboda also reported a same‑day in‑absentia arrest of rapper Oxxxymiron on the same statute, reflecting broader use of criminal measures against listed artists living outside Russia.