Natallia Varabei
Former prisoner
Date of birth: 29 December 1964
Date of detention: 23 January 2024
Charges indicted:
- Art. 361-4 of the Criminal Code — Promoting extremist activities
Sentence: 4 years
Penalty: restricted freedom under home confinement ("domashnyaya khimiya")
Judge: Sviatlana Makarevich
Notes: «Solidarity Raid»
Natallia Varabei, a psychologist, was arrested during a "solidarity raid" in late January 2024.
She is accused of supporting political prisoners and their families under Parts 1 and 2 of Article 361-4 of the Criminal Code (Promoting extremist activities). Natallia's trial is scheduled to begin on October 1, 2024. The case will be considered by Judge Sviatlana Makarevich of the Minsk City Court.
