A high-profile law enforcement operation led to the detention of Shamil Amirov, identified as a leading figure in an organized crime network accused of operating within Russia. The information was shared by a senior Turkish interior official on social media. X.
According to the statement, the arrest, carried out under Operation Cage-15, occurred in the Sarıyer district where Amirov reportedly resided. The official described Amirov as one of the top leaders of the Thieves in Law crime group active in the Russian Federation, and noted that the arrest took place during ongoing efforts to target criminal networks that span borders. Interpol had previously issued a blue notice for Amirov on charges related to fraud, further underlining the international scope of the case. These developments come as Turkish authorities press ahead with campaigns against drug trafficking and organized crime, including networks with cross-border links. (Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Turkey)
Meanwhile, representatives from Russia’s Interior Ministry and the Federal Security Service (FSB) reported that investigators have identified individuals suspected of blackmailing politicians and businessmen to avoid data deletion. The announcement, attributed to the official channels of the Russian agencies, underlines ongoing collaboration with partners abroad to curb coercive tactics and data abuse. (Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation)
Earlier in Rostov-on-Don, authorities detained a leader associated with the Kinoplenka gang, a group that operated in Kazan during the 1990s. According to an Investigation Committee release, the suspect, who had previously been on a wanted list, was captured on November 26 after evading arrest earlier. The case highlights long-running efforts to dismantle entrenched criminal hierarchies and to hold senior figures accountable for past offenses. (Investigation Committee of the Russian Federation)
There was also a separate case involving a man accused of attempting to set fire to Lenin’s Mausoleum, illustrating the breadth of security concerns currently under review by Russian authorities and their international partners. (Investigative bodies and public safety officials, Russia)