Volha Kuranchyk

Former prisoner (Recognized ex post facto)

Charges indicted:

  • Art. 369 of the Criminal Code — Insulting a government official

Sentence: unknown

Penalty: restricted freedom under home confinement ("domashnyaya khimiya")

Judge: Vital Labotski

Groups: Doctors

Volha Kuranchyk worked as a nurse in the sanatorium "Zhemchuzhina", has a minor child dependent on her.

On September 25, 2023, she was convicted under Article 369 of the Criminal Code (insulting a government official). Judge Vital Labotski sentenced Volha to restricted freedom under home confinement ("domashnyaya khimiya") and a fine.

The woman was released in the courtroom after the sentence was changed.

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