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Suspected Recruiters of Moscow State University Student Detained in Chechnya

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Moscow State University student Varvara Karaulova's suspected recruiters have been detained in Chechnya, according to her lawyer, Alexander Karabanov. Karaulova, who disappeared on May 27 after going to class, had been fascinated by the ideas of radical Islam and was reportedly planning to join the Islamic State terrorist organization. The investigators have opened a criminal case against the recruiters and are conducting a probe in Chechnya. Karaulova herself was summoned as a witness in the case and was invited to give testimony.

Key Takeaways:

  • Suspected recruiters of Moscow State University student Varvara Karaulova, who disappeared on May 27, have been detained in Chechnya.
  • The recruiters were reportedly planning to recruit Karaulova to join the Islamic State terrorist organization.
  • Karaulova was fascinated by the ideas of radical Islam and was invited to testify as a witness in the case against the recruiters.
  • The investigative bodies of the Main Investigative Directorate of the Investigative Committee for Moscow are probing the information about the attempt to recruit Karaulova.
  • The results of the investigation will determine whether to open a criminal case against the recruiters.
  • Karaulova reportedly returned to Moscow on June 11 after being detained on the Turkish-Syrian border along with 12 other Russian citizens.

Statistics:

  • 13 Russian citizens, including Moscow State University student Karaulova, were detained on the Turkish-Syrian border.
  • 1 Moscow State University student, Karaulova, was summoned as a witness in the case against the recruiters.
  • 1 criminal case was opened against the suspected recruiters in Chechnya.
  • The investigation is being conducted by the Main Investigative Directorate of the Investigative Committee for Moscow.
  • Karaulova reportedly disappeared on May 27 and was last seen in class.

Sources:

  • "MOSCOW. Oct 27 (Interfax) - Investigators have detained suspected recruiters of Moscow State University student Varvara Karaulova into the Islamic State ranks, lawyer Alexander Karabanov, who represents the interests of the young woman's family, said."
  • "Karaulova's mother said that officers of the law enforcement agencies came at Karaulova's residence place on Tuesday and invited her to give testimony, the lawyer said."
  • "It was reported that 13 Russian citizens and Moscow State University student Karaulova, who were presumably planning to join the Islamic State terrorist organization, were detained on the Turkish-Syrian border."
  • "Karaulova returned to Moscow on June 11."
  • "The investigative bodies of the Main Investigative Directorate of the Investigative Committee for Moscow are probing the information about the attempt at recruiting the woman student."

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