Duma expert: honest P2P traders need not fear Russia's Criminal Code Article 187
- —Law 282-FZ carries no criminal penalties for ordinary crypto users
- —Article 187 cases target P2P traders, sometimes years after the transaction
- —A new Article 171.7 is under discussion for illegal organization of digital currency circulation
- —Honest self-directed P2P trading with taxes paid carries minimal risk
Why it matters: The guidance reduces uncertainty for Russian P2P traders amid tightening regulation and a rise in criminal cases.
Source: BeInCrypto RU