The Azerbaijani authorities have extradited Tural Mammadov, who has been accused of attacking residents in St. Petersburg, to Russia. This move comes as part of ongoing cooperation between law enforcement agencies and was confirmed by the Prosecutor General’s Office of Russia. Officials in Moscow stated that the transfer was carried out within the framework of legal agreements and mutual assistance in criminal matters between the two countries.
Once in the Russian Federation, the young man is to face charges across several criminal episodes, including incitement to hatred and hostility. Prosecutors indicate that the case involves a series of offenses that targeted individuals on the basis of their ethnicity, with investigators not only pursuing criminal responsibility for violent acts but also for related hate crimes that accompanied those assaults. The proceedings are expected to address both the violent incidents and the broader context of motivation behind them.
Tural Mammadov, who had previously been described as a leader within a group labeled by some as the Azerbaijani mafia and accused of organizing harmful actions, was detained in Azerbaijan at the behest of Russian authorities. Investigators claim that he and a number of accomplices deliberately instigated confrontations with people who appeared Slavic. They reportedly beat several victims, with footage of the clashes later circulating on social media. The investigation has expanded to consider more than ten individuals, all aged between 14 and 18, who were allegedly involved in similar episodes.
The 17-year-old defendant is additionally reported to have released videos showing aggressive acts against individuals and clips in which he appeared to violate traffic regulations. These materials are expected to play a role in the public record of the case, alongside testimonies and forensic findings gathered by investigators as part of the Russian criminal process.
In related law enforcement activity, there were reports of summons delivery to a military enlistment office related to visitors who previously frequented an Azerbaijani restaurant in Voronezh. Authorities have indicated that these actions are connected to broader investigations and monitoring by regional security services, underscoring the importance of compliance with national laws and the potential consequences of unlawful conduct across international borders.