Artur Smolyaninov has been placed on an international wanted list.

Russian authorities have placed actor Artur Smolyaninov on an international wanted list in connection with a criminal case described as involving “war fakes,” with Russian media reporting the Investigative Committee has completed its probe. The key actors are Russia’s Investigative Committee and Smolyaninov, who is also described as a “foreign agent.” The development matters because it signals escalation from domestic prosecution to cross-border pursuit mechanisms, potentially affecting Smolyaninov’s mobility and any jurisdictions asked to cooperate.