Russian authorities have detained four foreign nationals suspected of murdering a 44-year-old man in the Stavropol region, officials from Russia’s Investigative Committee said Monday.
The fatal attack occurred overnight between May 26 and 27 near the village of Sanamera and was carried out with extreme violence, authorities said. The victim reportedly died at the scene from injuries sustained in a brutal assault involving fists, feet, and a baseball bat.
According to Russian media reports citing social media sources, the four suspects are Moroccan nationals and first-year students at a local medical and pharmaceutical university. The victim was allegedly a drug courier, although this detail has not been officially confirmed by investigators.
Authorities believe the murder was financially motivated. Preliminary findings suggest that the suspects may have received instructions from an unidentified individual and planned the attack in advance.
Russian news outlets, citing a Telegram channel, reported that the suspects found the victim through a hit order placed on the dark web and expected to receive payment for the job. After the attack, the suspects allegedly fled the scene but were apprehended shortly afterward. The victim’s body was discovered in a wooded area approximately 100 meters from a nearby gas station.
The suspects have been placed in custody at the request of investigators. Officials are continuing their investigation, including forensic examinations, searches, and evidence collection.
The case has been classified as murder committed by a group of individuals with premeditation and particular cruelty.
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