Ivan Pavlov
On 30 April 2021, Ivan Pavlov was detained. He was charged in the violation of the secret of the investigation, specifically the disclosing contents of the investigator's decision in the case of Ivan Safronov accused of treason allegedly committed at a time when Safronov was journalist. The investigator's decision was not classified as state secret, and Russian legislation does not provide for the obligation for an advocate to keep a secret of the investigation. The Bar association of Saint Petersburg, of which Ivan Pavlov is a member, stated that criminal proceedings against Ivan Pavlov is contrary to the law.