On September 3, 2024, a draft law on criminal liability for illegal registration of temporary residence permits, residence permits and Russian citizenship was submitted to the State Duma of Russia
On September 3, 2024, a
draft law was submitted to the State Duma of Russia proposing to supplement the Criminal Code of Russia with Article 322.4, which provides for criminal liability for carrying out illegal activities that resulted in the illegal acquisition by foreign citizens of:- temporary residence permits in Russia;
- residence permits in Russia;
- Russian citizenship.
The authors of the draft law were the "A Just Russia" faction headed by Sergei Mironov. The explanatory note states that a wide range of people are involved in illegal activities to provide migrants with temporary residence permits, residence permits and Russian citizenship, and this activity is carried out, among other things, in the illegal registration of foreign citizens, issuing them patents, certificates of proficiency in the Russian language, knowledge of Russian history and the basics of Russian legislation, concluding fictitious marriages and fictitious establishment of paternity, causing tension in society and threatening the safety of citizens.
The draft law proposes to punish the organization of such illegal activities with imprisonment for up to five years with or without restriction of freedom for up to two years. If this activity is carried out by a group of people, using their official position, or is aimed at committing a crime on the territory of Russia - up to seven years, with restriction of freedom for up to two years and fines of up to 500 thousand rubles or income for a period of up to three years, or without it.
We also remind you that a number of other draft laws have been submitted to the State Duma of Russia aimed at combating crimes committed by foreign citizens on the territory of Russia, as well as at toughening penalties for organizing illegal migration.
We are closely monitoring the consideration of all these draft laws and will inform you about all significant changes and events.
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