Prisoners of conscience

Svetlana Nikolaeva

Accused of espionage. Has been in custody since at least May 2024. The trial is taking place in the Riga District Court. During the hearing, she categorically denied all charges, stating that she never asked her accomplice to collect information on prisoners for transfer to Russia. She noted that she voluntarily deleted all social media and messaging apps in December 2023. She expressed bewilderment why the main prosecution witness, Dmitry Mareyev, has not been prosecuted. She refuted accusations of selfish motives, pointing to technical inconsistencies in the case. She awaits her next hearing, scheduled for December 2, 2025, while remaining in custody.
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