A migrant from Tajikistan has been detained in St. Petersburg

In Tajikistan, he was wanted for “mercenarism and recruitment”.

According to Russian media, law enforcement officers in St. Petersburg detained a 37-year-old citizen of Tajikistan. The man had been wanted internationally for a long time and was placed on a federal wanted list in Russia.

It is specified that the 37-year-old man was illegally present in Russia. He was involved in recruiting residents of the Khatlon region of Tajikistan for their further participation in hostilities in Syria. The authorities of Tajikistan declared him wanted internationally.

At home, he was wanted under Article 401.1 of the Criminal Code of Tajikistan (Illegal involvement and participation of citizens of the Republic of Tajikistan and stateless persons in armed formations, armed conflicts, or military actions on the territory of other states).

It is noted that he was linked to the terrorist organization ISIS. Under this article, he faces a prison sentence of twelve to twenty years.

At present, the citizen of Tajikistan is in custody. It is unknown when he will be handed over to Tajikistan.

Neither the detainee nor his relatives have commented on the situation.