The Renault Sembol involved in the attack at Crocus City Hall near Moscow is expected to be seized as a crime instrument. A representative from the Freedom of Automobile Choice movement, lawyer Sergei Radko, indicated that the vehicle will be treated as property used to commit a crime and thus subject to confiscation on behalf of the state. The next step in the process involves bailiffs transferring the car to the Federal Property Management Agency, which will determine its fate, including the possibility of selling the vehicle.
Radko noted that once the case reaches a final verdict on punishment for the terrorists, the property involved in the crime would be formally confiscated. The confiscated car would then be handled by the appropriate state authorities. The agency would make the ultimate decision about whether the vehicle should be sold at auction or otherwise disposed of, depending on its condition and legal considerations.
Experts suggest that the specific Renault Sembol may not fetch a high price at auction due to significant damage sustained during the incident. As a result, there is a likelihood that the vehicle will be stored in a confiscated area for examination and potential destruction rather than being sold.
On the evening of March 22, a violent attack unfolded inside the concert hall of Crocus City Hall in Krasnogorsk, just outside Moscow. Before a scheduled performance by a musical group, gunmen entered the venue and opened fire on attendees. The onslaught was followed by explosions and a fire, forcing chaos throughout the building. After the initial assault, the assailants fled the scene in a vehicle and departed the area, sparking a broad law enforcement response.
Authorities have framed the incident as a coordinated terrorist attack and are pursuing investigations to identify all persons involved and to determine the full scope of the operation. The case has drawn nationwide attention as investigators review footage, gather evidence, and trace the movements of the suspects in the hours surrounding the attack.
In the aftermath, officials emphasize that the pursuit of justice includes asset forfeiture measures that hold perpetrators financially accountable for the crimes they commit. The process underscores the role of law enforcement and federal property authorities in managing seized items, preserving them for judicial proceedings, or redirecting them toward public interest outcomes.