A Russian court has ordered the pre-trial detention of investigative journalist Oleg Roldugin, who works for the independent newspaper Novaya Gazeta.
Arrested the previous day, Oleg Roldugin is being prosecuted in a case of alleged misuse of personal data. Authorities have not provided full details of the charges, but the court order means he will remain in custody during the investigation.
The hearing was held in Moscow, where the journalist appeared in the dock, illustrating a procedure that is already raising concerns among press freedom advocates.
Novaya Gazeta, known for its sensitive and critical investigations into the government, has regularly been the target of pressure in recent years. The arrest of one of its journalists is part of a broader context of increasing restrictions targeting independent media in Russia.
This case comes after a series of actions by the authorities against journalists and media organizations, reinforcing international concerns about the state of freedom of expression in the country.
Supporters of the journalist denounce a politically motivated procedure, while Russian authorities defend the application of the law in a case which, according to them, falls under common law.
The placement in pre-trial detention marks a new stage in this case, the development of which will be closely followed by human rights and press freedom observers.
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