Top Chechen leader behind Dubai assassination
Top Chechen leader masterminded Yamadayev assassination, says police chief
By Siham Al Najami, Staff Reporter
Published: April 05, 2009, 18:05
Dubai: Pro-Moscow Chechen deputy prime minister Adam Delimkhanov has been accused by the chief of Dubai Police of masterminding the assassination of a former commander of a Chechen battalion in Dubai last month.
Delimkhanov, who also represents Chechnya in the lower house of Russia's parliament, is a close aide and cousin of Moscow backed Chechen president Ramzan Kadyrov.
Two of six suspects, an Iranian and a Tajik, are in custody for carrying out the assassination, said Lieutenant General Dahi Khalfan Tamim, Chief of Dubai Police. The rest, three Russians and a Kazakh, are at large.
Lt Gen Dahi said the operation was a "settling of scores" which he called "cheap and dirty," adding that the police will seek the help of Interpol in arresting Delimkhanov.
He said Chechen authorities have not cooperated with the investigation, adding that "Russia is also responsible for untying the knot of this crime."
Sulim Yamadayev's killing is believed to be the first politically motivated slaying in Dubai and the latest in a series of assassinations targeting Chechen renegades in and outside Russia including the unsolved assassination of Sulim's brother Ruslan, last September.
"It is completely unacceptable for us to see political leaders using our country to settle internal conflicts. We will stand firm against anyone considering to jeopardise the safety and security of our country," said Lt Gen Dahi.
A decorated Moscow loyalist, Yamadayev had fallen out with Kadyrov after a previous alliance. Both had previously fought Russia and changed sides after the country's reinvasion of Chechnya in 1999. Kadyrov has denied involvement in the assassination.
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Looks like some guys have shifted their game to UAE
Sharjah Police confirm identity of murdered Russian businessman
Staff Report
Published: April 14, 2009, 15:44
Sharjah: Police on Tuesday confirmed the identity of the murdered Russian businessman, Kaprov Yevgeni, 51, who was the owner of an air cargo and freight company.
Yevgeni’s body was found in Sharjah at Burj Square, Bank Street, Al Rolla area on Friday. His head had been smashed in.
His Wife is helping police with their enquiries and five suspects are still at large. Police are trying to locate their whereabouts.
Yevgeni’s wife reported her husband missing after he did not return home on Friday night.
Three of the victim’s cars were also missing. Sharjah Police found Yevgeni’s body in the driver’s seat of one of them.
When it comes to people who Russia doesn't like - accidents happen ;)
I wouldnt say it was as hush hush onsidering this was first page news in all dailies here.
Guess it would be that way as long as they have someone outside to point a finger at ;)