A Latvian court has declared a fugitive defendant in the "Baltic Anti-Fascists" case wanted.

On April 1, 2026, another hearing was held in Latvia in the case of the creation of a "criminal organization," known as the "Baltic Anti-Fascists" case. Of the seven defendants, only Tatyana Andriets remains in Latvia. The remaining suspects are in Russia and Belarus.

At the previous hearing, the judge ordered the forcible return of Alexander Zhgun, who had left Latvia and was being held in a temporary detention center in Pskov. However, during the hearing, it was discovered that the defendant was absent from the country. The judge ordered that Zhgun be placed on the wanted list and that his bail of 5,000 euros be returned to the state treasury. The case has been suspended until Zhgun's arrest.

Alexander Zhgun, commenting on the incident, stated: "Freedom is of great value. And from the Don, as we know, there is no extradition." He also thanked everyone who supported him and his family.

Human rights organizations regard the current situation as a political farce. The court, knowing that the defendant is in another country, orders his search and forced appearance, which is clearly unenforceable. Furthermore, the bail posted by Zhgun was confiscated by the state, which appears to be an additional penalty without a judicial decision on the merits of the case.

The "Baltic Anti-Fascists" case was politically motivated from the outset. Five of the seven defendants fled Latvia, having lost hope of a fair trial. The only defendant remaining in the country, Tatyana Andriets, continues to participate in the trial, despite suffering psychological distress after a lengthy imprisonment. Human rights activists note that this trial demonstrates the true state of freedom of speech and justice in the Baltics.