Posted 2/14/2024, 8:51:00 AM
Putin Signs Law Allowing Seizure of Assets for Spreading Fake News About Russian Military
- President Vladimir Putin signed a law allowing authorities to confiscate assets of those convicted of discrediting or spreading fake news about the military
- The law allows seizing money and valuables from those found guilty of inciting extremist activity and calling for anti-Russian sanctions
- The legislation does not appear to include real estate among the assets subject to confiscation
- The Kremlin said there were no grounds for the public to fear the new confiscation law
- Both houses of parliament passed the bill swiftly and unanimously before it reached Putin's desk