A Russian national, Jamil Temirkhanov, faced charges of embezzling more than 47 million rubles during the construction of a residential project in Dagestan. He was extradited from Bahrain to Russia, according to official statements reported by TASS and confirmed by the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation through its spokesperson, Irina Volk.
According to Volk, the period from January 2014 to September 2018 saw Temirkhanov and his associates assembling a group of dozens of participants for a joint equity construction scheme tied to a multi‑unit apartment building in Izberbas. The ministry underscored that none of the participants were authorized to undertake the construction work, and the activity proceeded without proper permissions or oversight.
In total, 36 separate agreements were executed as part of the project. By failing to fulfill the contractual obligations to complete the construction and place the building into operation, Temirkhanov is alleged to have misappropriated more than 47 million rubles. These circumstances prompted authorities to file charges under the fraud statute, marking the case as particularly serious in scale.
Temirkhanov subsequently left the country, which enabled him to avoid immediate apprehension and led to his inclusion on an international wanted list in 2021. Two years later, law enforcement authorities located him in Bahrain and detained him under international cooperation mechanisms. The representatives from Bahrain’s authorities communicated that they acted on a request from the Prosecutor General’s Office of the Russian Federation and proceeded with the extradition of Temirkhanov to Russia.
Officials from the Ministry of Internal Affairs noted that Interpol channels were instrumental in tracing the suspect and confirming his location. The case illustrates the ongoing collaboration between Russian authorities and international partners to pursue individuals accused of large‑scale financial crime and to ensure their accountability within Russia’s legal system.
The developments in this matter come amid a broader context of combating fraud and unauthorized construction activity. Russian investigators emphasize the importance of oversight, proper licensing, and adherence to contractual duties in joint equity housing projects. The case also highlights the role of international legal instruments in facilitating extraditions tied to economic crimes.
In related news, previous reports referenced other cases involving Russian nationals accused of abusing minors, underscoring a pattern of high‑profile investigations that continue to draw attention to law enforcement efforts both domestically and abroad.