FSB officers detained a group in Novosibirsk led by Khojanazar Abdullaev, who is alleged to have organized an ethnic gang involved in racketeering. This information is provided by TASS and reflects the conclusions of current investigations. The principal figures of the group were apprehended by the security service toward the end of 2023, signaling a coordinated effort to curb organized criminal activity in the region.
According to investigators, Abdullayev had taken a loan from an entrepreneur working at the Khilok market. After the borrower repaid the debt, Abdullaev demanded an additional 3 million rubles, presenting it as interest. When the businessman declined, threats escalated and he was subjected to violence. The subsequent actions by Abdullaev and his associates led to their detention by authorities, who moved quickly to place Abdullaev under custody as the case moved forward in court.
In a related development, the Novosibirsk Oktyabrsky District Court ordered preventive detention for Abdullaev as the legal process continued. The measure reflects the gravity of allegations tied to racketeering and violent coercion within the wider criminal situation under examination in the region.
Earlier reports from Moscow noted the detention of four couriers connected with a separate case involving the robbery of an 80-year-old retired general, Anatoly Mirenkov, and his spouse. The pensioner, who believed he was protecting his savings and participating in a covert operation against fraudsters, found the reality to be starkly different. The involvement of those couriers in the crime has been brought before the courts as part of ongoing criminal proceedings, underscoring concerns about fraud and the exploitation of trust in senior citizens.
Additionally, a court in St. Petersburg convicted a group described as Afghan refugees for attempting to travel to Europe. The verdicts in this case highlight the legal processes in play across multiple jurisdictions and emphasize the authorities’ ongoing efforts to address immigration and crime-related activities involving foreign nationals within the country. The outcomes illustrate the diverse scope of enforcement actions and the commitment to upholding law and public safety across major Russian cities.