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Third man involved in disappearance of documentary film maker Tamara Yakzhina detained in Moscow

The investigating bodies of Moscow Main Investigations Directorate of the Russia’s Investigative Committee continue investigating a criminal case opened in crimes under part 1 of article 105 of the RF Penal Code (murder) and part 3 of article 30, part 4 of article 159 (attempted fraud) following disappearance of Tamara Yakzhina, 69.

Two men involved in Yakzhina’s disappearance were identified and detained on 9 April 2015 due to efficient investigative and search operations. They are a 52-year-old resident of the town of Korolyov, Moscow Region and a 31-year-old resident of Moscow. They were charged and placed in custody pending trial. A Moscow resident, 51, has been detained today on suspicion of the same crime.

We remind that no later than on 16 March 2015, Yakzhina left her flat in Gabrichevsky street in Moscow and never returned. The investigators are considering different versions of Yakzhina’s disappearance including possible fraud involving her flat.

The detainee will soon be charged and placed in custody pending trial. The investigation is ongoing.