A court in Yekaterinburg has authorized the pre-trial detention of six Azerbaijani nationals in connection with a cold-case murder probe involving the unsolved killings of Azerbaijani businessmen from the early 2000s. Russian authorities had previously arrested over 50 individuals in the investigation, but only these six have been formally charged and placed in custody.
The case has drawn significant attention due to its long-standing nature and the high-profile victims. Despite initial arrests, the legal process has been complex, with many of the initially detained individuals released. The six currently in custody will undergo further legal proceedings to determine their culpability in the murders.
Authorities have not provided specific details about the nature of the crimes or the evidence leading to these arrests. This case highlights the ongoing challenges in solving cold cases and the complexities of international legal cooperation in criminal investigations.