A Moscow court has confiscated 123 properties belonging to Jehovah’s Witnesses and transferred ownership to the Russian state. This action stems from a 2017 ruling by a Russian court that banned Jehovah’s Witnesses, designating them as an “extremist organization.” The ban has been widely criticized internationally as a violation of religious freedom. In 2022, the European Court of Human Rights deemed Russia’s initial ban illegal. Despite this ruling, the property confiscation demonstrates continued pressure on the religious group within Russia. The seized assets include various buildings and lands previously used by the organization. This move raises concerns about the treatment of religious minorities and the rule of law in Russia.