The Investigative Committee of Russia suspects 27 people of attacking the concert hall in the Moscow region, Crocus City Hall. The investigation has brought 27 individuals as defendants in the case of the terrorist attack at the Crocus City Hall concert venue in the Moscow region. This was stated by the Chairman of the Investigative […]
The Investigative Committee of Russia suspects 27 people of attacking the concert hall in the Moscow region, Crocus City Hall.
The investigation has brought 27 individuals as defendants in the case of the terrorist attack at the Crocus City Hall concert venue in the Moscow region.
This was stated by the Chairman of the Investigative Committee of the Russian Federation, Alexander Bastrykin.
According to him, work is currently ongoing to identify other individuals who may be involved in the organization, preparation, and financing of the terrorist act. He also mentioned that financial connections have been established through centralized fundraising points, which are currently under investigation.
Bastrykin noted that in 2024, 293 cases of terrorist-related crimes were sent to court, of which 36 were related to the financing of terrorism.
On March 22, 2024, a terrorist attack occurred at the Crocus City Hall concert venue in the Moscow region. A group of armed individuals in camouflage stormed the building during a concert and opened fire on the audience. As a result of the attack, at least 145 people were killed, and 551 individuals were injured.
After the shooting, the attackers set fire to the auditorium, leading to a large-scale fire that engulfed a significant part of the building. They left the crime scene and fled in a vehicle. Subsequently, some of them were detained, while others were eliminated.
After the incident, dozens of migrants were detained, most of whom were citizens of Tajikistan.