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Forensic examinations of bodies of Russian citizens murdered in Central African Republic, arranged

The Investigative Committee of Russia continues the criminal investigation into the murder of Russian citizens in the Central African Republic.

Today, the bodies of the three victims were delivered to Russia. The Main Investigations Directorate of the Investigative Committee of Russia referred them to an expert institution for forensic examinations in order to determine the cause of death. Relatives of the dead were recognised as victims and questioned for the probe.

The investigators are currently working on clarifying of all the circumstances of the offence. They are questioning colleagues and acquaintances of the murdered Russian citizens and other people that might have any information related to the investigation of this crime.

Official spokesperson for the Investigative Committee of Russia S. Petrenko