The pensioner from the Rostov region is suspected of financing terrorism.

Investigators of particularly important cases in the Rostov region have initiated a criminal case against a 71-year-old resident of the Neklinovsky district. She is suspected of financing terrorism.

According to the investigation, from 2022 to 2023, the suspect transferred money to the account of an organization for the purpose of financing its activities. At the same time, investigators claim that the pensioner knew that the organization was recognized as terrorist and banned in Russia.

During the investigation, investigators conducted a search at the suspect's residence, seizing items of significance for the criminal case, the Investigative Committee of the Rostov region reports today on its Telegram channel.

The criminal case has been initiated under the article on financing terrorism. The sanctions of the article provide for imprisonment from eight to fifteen years.

"Currently, investigative actions are being conducted to establish all the circumstances of the committed crime. The suspect's involvement in other episodes of illegal activity is being checked," the message from the law enforcement agency states.

The Investigative Committee does not report what preventive measure has been chosen for the suspect pensioner. The message also does not mention the amount of money transfers and the name of the organization that received the money.

"Caucasian Knot" also reported that investigators in Rostov-on-Don announced criminal prosecution against a resident of Shakhty, whom the FSB accused of money transfers to a banned organization.