The imam of the independent community in Alushta was fined under the article on illegal missionary work

The justice of the peace in Alushta fined the imam of the independent community "Alushta" Yusuf Ashirov for five thousand rubles under the article on illegal missionary activity (Article 5.26 of the Code of Administrative Offenses). about this Writes "Crimean Solidarity".

Based on the interrogation of witnesses for the prosecution, who claimed that Ashirov professes "non-traditional Islam" and performs "unusual rites", the judge found the imam guilty. The appeal of more than 200 heads of Crimean Tatar families, who do not share the opinion of law enforcement officers about Ashirov's activities, was ignored by the court.

A fine under the same article in the same amount was imposed on the imam on June 10, 2020. Ashirov's defense believes that the cases of his client are connected with the general systemic pressure on autonomous religious communities that are not controlled by the Spiritual Administration of Muslims of Crimea.