The Investigative Committee of Russia continued its inquiry into the disposal of Crocus City Hall after investigators questioned the person charged with security at the venue. The information was confirmed by multiple law enforcement sources and reported by TASS, which cited unnamed officials familiar with the investigation.
According to the report, the security chief was asked to provide details connected to the fire that damaged parts of the Crocus City Hall complex. Investigators are examining how fire safety measures and fire protection systems were implemented and maintained at the venue, aiming to determine whether any lapses contributed to the incident or hindered emergency response.
The identity of the person questioned has not been disclosed by official channels in this update, in line with standard procedures to protect investigative confidentiality while inquiries proceed.
Earlier, the Moscow Basmanny District Court arrested a ninth individual linked to the Crocus City Hall attack as part of the ongoing case. The court’s public listing notes that the person had previously received a 15-day administrative detention under Article 20.1 of the Code of Administrative Offenses for petty hooliganism. The charge arose after the individual, Lutfulloi, was detained on March 23 during a check to determine involvement in the suspected terrorist act. Reports describe his conduct at the moment of arrest as defiant and confrontational, with claims that he resisted authorities and attempted to push officers.
A video surfaced in the public domain showing one of the suspects associated with the event in the Moscow region, adding to the body of evidence under review by prosecutors and investigators. The case continues to unfold as authorities coordinate with security services to assess vulnerabilities and strengthen protective measures across similar venues.
Officials stress that every line of inquiry seeks to understand how safety systems were designed to function under emergency conditions and whether any gaps in implementation or oversight could have affected the course of events. The investigation remains active, with regional investigators collecting testimonies, reviewing security protocols, and analyzing surveillance records to build a complete timeline of the incident. The public can expect further updates as the process advances, including additional disclosures from court records and law enforcement statements, all subject to the ordinary protections afforded to ongoing investigations. In the meantime, authorities emphasize a commitment to transparency within the limits of investigative sensitivity, and to thorough reviews that may help prevent similar tragedies in the future. (Source: TASS, with corroborating details from the Moscow court system and law enforcement briefings)