New Russian bill would allow government to seize property of citizens abroad convicted of misdemeanor offenses

New Russian bill would allow government to seize property of citizens abroad convicted of misdemeanor offenses

Vyacheslav Volodin, the speaker of Russia’s lower house of parliament, announced Sunday that the State Duma plans to begin reviewing a bill in mid-May that would “tighten administrative liability for those residing abroad.”

In mid-May, they may begin reviewing a bill that would tighten the administrative responsibility of citizens if their actions are directed against Russia's interests. ... ...

The Russian State Duma will begin considering a bill this week that provides for "strengthening administrative responsibility in relation to those who are abroad."