In the aftermath of the terrorist attack at Crocus City Hall, Moscow’s Basmanny Court has taken steps to address the suspects implicated in the incident. As reported by Russian media, 4 individuals have been charged in connection with the case, each facing serious allegations linked to the tragic event, with the potential for life imprisonment if convicted.
Profiles of the suspects:
The authorities have detained 4 suspects: Shamsiddin Fariduni, Dalerdzhan Mirzoev, Saidakrami Rachabalizoda, and Muhammadsobir Fayzov. All of them can be identified on a photo released by ISIS.
Fariduni, born in 1998 in Tajikistan and a father to an eight-month-old child, was employed at a parquet factory in Podolsk and registered in Krasnogorsk.
Mirzoev, 32, also from Tajikistan, is a father of four and had a temporary registration in Novosibirsk.
Fayzov, the youngest, born in 2004, was previously employed at a barbershop in Ivanovo, where he is registered. Fayzov was apprehended in the Bryansk region and sustained injuries during his arrest.
Legal consequences:
The court has issued a detention order for these individuals until May 22 as they face accusations of participating in a terrorist act. Russian media report that during preliminary hearings, two of the suspects, Mirzoev and Rachabalizoda, have admitted their guilt.
Yet, the emergence of alleged torture footage involving at least one of the detainees have circulated online. This raises concerns about their treatment in custody and the integrity of their testimonies, particularly regarding motivations or specific details attributed to them.
What to expect now:
As the investigation progresses, further details about the suspects’ roles, targets, and the specifics of the charges against them are expected to emerge. Their hearings will be crucial in determining the events leading up to and following the attack at Crocus City Hall.
The suspects’ forthcoming statements in court could carry ramifications for the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict, particularly in light of President Vladimir Putin’s remarks suggesting a possible operation backed by Kyiv. Should their testimonies align with this narrative, it may contribute to escalating tensions.
