The leader of the Circassian organization "Khabze" was released from house arrest

The Supreme Court of Kabardino-Balkaria released from house arrest the leader of the Circassian organization "Khabze" Martin Kochesoko, accused of purchasing and storing 263 grams of marijuana (part 2 of article 228 of the Criminal Code). This was reported by MBKh Media with reference to lawyer Timur Khutov.

According to Khutov, they are no longer going to conduct investigative actions in the case of the public figure, and the prosecution has run out of arguments for extending the preventive measure.

The lawyer also noted that at today's meeting, the defense put forward many arguments proving the falsification of the case:

This is confirmed by the police themselves, who came to inspect the scene. The interrogating officer and the expert who conducted the inspection said verbatim that when they arrived with witnesses, Kochesoko was lying in handcuffs. This is a gross violation of both Russian and international norms. While he was in handcuffs, they could put anything on him

According to the Ministry of Internal Affairs, on June 7, employees of the Center "E" stopped the car of a public figure in Nalchik and found packets of drugs in the car.

Initially, the public figure pleaded guilty, but during the appeal against the arrest of Kochesoko, he declared his innocence. According to the public activist, he had to confess because of threats from the security forces.

• Colleagues and friends of Kochesoko are convinced that the criminal case is connected with the social activities of the accused. Three weeks before his arrest, he held a round table in Nalchik on the problems of federalism in Russia. At it, Kochesoko advocated the preservation of the Circassian identity and sharply criticized the federal authorities. The next day, an official, whose name was not released, came to the relatives of the social activist and advised him to reduce civic activity.
• On the day of Kochesoko's detention, security officials interrogated other Khabze activists. In particular, the detainees were asked if they were involved in "foreign agents" and what the essence of the Democratic Congress of the Peoples of Russia was.
• The Circassian public organization "Khabze" stands for the preservation of the Circassian identity, the study of the native language and life according to Khabze. This is the Circassian ethical and philosophical system that regulates the moral principles and behavior of its followers. For example, Khabze demands honesty, integrity, sensitivity, respect for elders and people of the opposite sex from people.