Azerbaijani billionaire detained in Moscow

In the Russian capital, law enforcement authorities have detained the well-known Azerbaijani entrepreneur and billionaire Ibrahim Suleymanov. The businessman is suspected of involvement in a murder committed several years ago.

According to the Telegram channel Baza, the detention took place on the night of October 2. The details of the crime under investigation remain unknown so far. In the near future, the court is expected to determine a preventive measure for Suleymanov, while the investigative authorities intend to petition for the billionaire's detention.

Suleymanov is considered one of the most influential figures in Russian business circles. Despite previous criminal records for fraud and money laundering, the entrepreneur managed to maintain his influence and position. According to available information, his sphere of interests included control over the state airline ticket reservation system JSC "Sirena-Travel" and significant influence in strategic sectors such as transport, aviation, and information technology.