Investigative authorities have requested the arrest of Yusuf Mirashurov, who stands accused of inflicting grievous bodily harm on CSKA basketball star Alexei Shved, according to official dispatches from TASS. The move marks a significant step in a case that has drawn wide attention as the legal process unfolds in Moscow’s criminal justice system.
According to the press service of the Presnensky District Court, the court accepted the materials presented by the investigative authorities seeking a detention measure for Mirashurov. The application asserts charges under paragraph “e” of Part 2 of Article 111 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation, which covers causing grievous bodily harm with hooligan motives. It also cites Part 2 of Article 213 of the same Code, alleging hooliganism conducted by a group of people. The court’s decision to move forward with detention signals a serious interpretation of the incident and a determination to prevent any possible interference with the investigation or risk of flight while the case proceeds through legal channels.
The incident occurred on May 1 when Shved, accompanied by his wife and a small circle of friends, was dining at a central Moscow restaurant. According to investigators and eyewitness accounts, a dispute with a group of men escalated rapidly during or after the evening’s casual exit, culminating in an assault that left the basketball player with a severe head injury. The aftermath prompted medical evaluation and a formal inquiry that has since become a focal point of ongoing court proceedings and media coverage, given Shved’s prominence in the sport and in Russian basketball overall.
In the wake of the assault, authorities detained three individuals identified as suspects in the broader case related to the attack on the athletes. These individuals have been held under a precautionary measure set to extend until July 2, reflecting the court’s attempt to balance the need for accountability with the rights of those under investigation. The interim detention underscores the seriousness with which the judicial system views the potential for further offenses or influence over witnesses during the interim period before a final decision on charges and custodial arrangements is reached.
Further developments surfaced on May 5, when it was reported that the principal suspect, Yusuf Mirashurov—reported to be the driver for one of the Amiraslanov brothers—had been apprehended. He was located at Zhukovsky airport while attempting to depart the country, a detail that adds a cross-border dimension to the case and raises questions about the mechanisms of capture and the coordination between different jurisdictions within Russia. The arrest of Mirashurov has intensified scrutiny of the network surrounding the individuals implicated in the incident, and prosecutors are expected to provide additional evidence as the investigation continues to clarify the sequence of events that led to the altercation and the resulting injuries to Shved.
Former sports medicine professional Andrei Litvinenko has offered his perspective on the potential impact of the attack on Alexei Shved’s future in basketball, suggesting that there is a possibility that Shved may not return to professional play. While this assessment reflects an individual clinician’s viewpoint rather than a fixed medical prognosis, it underscores the broader significance of the incident for the athlete and for CSKA, as well as for the fans who follow the team. The discussion around Shved’s career trajectory highlights the broader consequences of street-level violence for public figures and the responsibilities of sporting organizations to support players through periods of recovery and uncertainty. The ongoing legal process will seek to establish the exact causality, the sequence of events, and the degree of responsibility, while also providing a clear framework for any potential future medical and contractual decisions surrounding the player’s status within the team.