Crackdown

Russian police detained Eksmo CEO Yevgeny Kapyev in Moscow for questioning in a criminal case involving LGBTQ+ themed books.
Authorities opened a 2025 probe after arresting over 10 staff members for 'LGBT propaganda' found in Popcorn Books publications.
Investigators searched employee homes linked to Supreme Court's 2023 designation of the 'international LGBT movement' as 'extremist'.
Eksmo's director said Kapyev and senior managers were questioned in an 'extremism' criminal case.
Detention part of broader crackdown on LGBTQ+ culture under Putin's 'traditional values' censorship drive.

Crime | Extremism | Censorship

Russia | Moscow

Vladimir Putin | Yevgeny Kapyev | Yekaterina Kozhanova

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