Putin signed a law that increases penalties for organizing illegal migration

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In Russia, the punishment for organizing illegal migration has been tightened. The law was signed by Vladimir Putin. 

According to the document published on the portal of legal acts, the amendments relate to legal entities. The fine for organizing illegal migration will range from 5 to 10 million rubles with confiscation of the instrument of the offense.The Law supplements the Code of Administrative Offences of the Russian Federation. Forgery, use, transfer or sale of documents, stamps, seals or letterheads for the purpose of organizing illegal migration are singled out in a separate composition.