A recent report from Telegram sources indicates that an official suspected of involvement in a robbery from two decades ago was detained in Dagestan. The information comes via the Telegram channel Babr Mash.
According to law enforcement, Abdulla Kurbanov had served as the headman of Gerga village in the Kayakent district. The 2001 incident saw Kurbanov, along with two accomplices identified as his brother Murtuzali and a homeless man known as Roman, allegedly raid the Furniture-Zoloto store in Krasnokamensk. During the break-in, jewelry valued at approximately 1.6 million rubles was taken, and a security guard was shot in the neck. The injuries proved fatal for the guard, who did not survive despite medical intervention.
Subsequently, Kurbanov escaped from the Trans-Baikal Territory to Dagestan, where he later held official duties. While his brother was apprehended shortly after the robbery, Kurbanov continued to avoid capture for years until recently, when the criminal case reopened after having been closed for an extended period. The case now features two charges, and investigators are revisiting the evidence in light of the new development.
According to the Telegram channel ShotIn, in 2000 Kurbanov was convicted of resisting a police officer, adding another layer to the public record of the individual involved.
Earlier accounts described a former schoolboy who allegedly committed the robbery to avoid giving change to his parents at the family store, a detail that has circulated in local discussions but remains part of the evolving narrative surrounding the case. Authority figures have emphasized that all aspects of the investigation will be reviewed to determine the facts and any accountability for those involved.
As the investigation progresses, officials reiterate a commitment to transparency and to ensuring the rule of law is applied impartially. The public is encouraged to await official statements from law enforcement as new information becomes available and as court processes unfold in Dagestan and the broader region.
Attribution: Information summarized from communications released via the Telegram channels Babr Mash and ShotIn. Updates are subject to official verification and would be revised as new facts come to light.