Police accuse three minors of theft

The Ministry of Internal Affairs for the city of Dushanbe reports the detention of three minors on suspicion of theft.

According to the press service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs for the capital, three minors were detained by the officers of the Department of Internal Affairs-1 in the Sino district as suspects in the theft.

According to the investigation, on the night of July 11, minors Abdurakhmonov S., Akhverdiev M., and Kudusov A. illegally entered the grocery store “Diram,” located on M. Sheralizoda Street. There, they stole cash and food products.

The damage caused was estimated at 10,000 somoni.

During the preliminary investigation, the involvement of the mentioned individuals in three episodes of theft was established, the statement said.

The Ministry of Internal Affairs for the capital noted that the investigation into other criminal activities of the detainees is currently ongoing.

The Ministry of Internal Affairs did not provide information about the age or place of residence of these three minors. It is also unknown whether they have access to a lawyer who could represent them before the investigative authorities and in court. Additionally, it is unclear what their lawyers, parents, or other legal representatives think about this.

It should be noted that although the Ministry of Internal Affairs claims that the minors confessed to committing three more episodes of theft, considering numerous reports and published materials in the media about confessions made under duress or torture and violence, Azda TV is currently unable to verify the accuracy of all accusations made by law enforcement agencies.