Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a law on confiscation of property for fakes about the Russian Armed Forces, Paralel.Az reports citing West Observer.

The text of the document was published on the official Internet portal of legal information.

The document, which State Duma Chairman Vyacheslav Volodin called the “law on scoundrels,” makes changes to the criminal and criminal procedure codes. It allows those found guilty to be deprived of property and honorary titles.