Lawyer Shamil Ahaev Disappears in St. Petersburg
A 44-year-old lawyer, Shamil Ahaev, disappeared in Repino, Saint Petersburg, on August 10 after attending a meeting at a restaurant. Authorities have opened a criminal case, and searches are ongoing with help from law enforcement and volunteers.
Consensus
- Shamil Ahaev, a 44-year-old lawyer with active status, disappeared in Repino, Saint Petersburg.
- He was last seen on August 10, 2024.
- A criminal case was opened by the Investigative Committee of Russia on the grounds of his disappearance.
- Searches are being conducted by law enforcement and volunteers.
- Authorities are seeking information about his whereabouts and any individuals involved.
- The public has been urged to contact the authorities with relevant information.
Points of divergence
- Ahaev had received threats prior to his disappearance and feared surveillance, which led him to avoid using bank cards and order taxis through his son's phone. — riamo
- Ahaev reportedly learned the day before his disappearance that an arrest warrant had been issued for him, and he had hired another lawyer in response. — vm
- A separate search operation for a 76-year-old man in Yakutia was mentioned, though it is unrelated to Ahaev's case. — vm
- The name of the missing person was not disclosed in the official press release. — interfax
Coverage (7 sources)
- Threats reported: Lawyer Shamil Akhaev mysteriously disappeared in St. Petersburg — РИАМО
- In Saint Petersburg, a case has been filed on the facts of the disappearance of a lawyer in Repino — Вести
- Criminal case opened after lawyer's disappearance in St. Petersburg — Интерфакс
- Prosecure Office opened criminal case after lawyer Akhaev disappeared in St. Petersburg — Вечерняя Москва
- Missing lawyer in St. Petersburg has been missing for the fourth day. Case filed. — Фонтанка
- In St. Petersburg, searches are underway for the lawyer who went missing three days ago in Repino — Вести
- In St. Petersburg, a missing lawyer is being sought — Фонтанка
Key entities
- Saint Petersburg
- Shamil Akayev
- Repino
- SK
- Moscow
- Russia
- GSU
- Resort District
- INTERFAX.RU
- Max
- Telegram channel
- SKR
- RIA Novosti
- 112
- Investigative Committee