Uzbek law enforcement authorities have placed two citizens of the Chechen Republic - 36-year-old Bislan Rasaev and 31-year-old Shamil Temirkhanov - on an international wanted list. They are suspected of plotting to assassinate Komil Allamjonov, the former head of the Presidential Administration’s Information Policy Department, as well as Dmitriy Li, the head of the National Agency for Prospective Projects (NAPP).
According to investigative data, Rasaev and Temirkhanov entered Uzbekistan by different routes. One allegedly crossed the Uzbek-Kyrgyz border illegally with the help of unknown accomplices, while the other entered officially through the “Dostlik” border checkpoint. Law enforcement officials assert that both suspects were acting on instructions from individuals who promised them a reward of 1.5 million USD for carrying out the assassination of Allamjonov and Li.
Charges Filed
The Investigation Committee of Uzbekistan has brought the following charges against the suspects under the Criminal Code of the Republic of Uzbekistan:
- Illegal Border Crossing (Article 223 of the Criminal Code):
Investigators claim that Rasaev, with the assistance of unidentified individuals, illegally crossed the Uzbek border from Kyrgyzstan. - Smuggling (Article 246):
The suspects allegedly transported items or materials across the border illegally. While investigators have not disclosed the exact nature of these items, they believe the goods could have been used to prepare the assassination attempt. - Illegal Possession and Circulation of Weapons (Article 248):
According to the investigation, Rasaev and Temirkhanov possessed firearms intended for use in the planned attack on Allamjonov and Li. - Failure to Report and Concealment of a Crime (Article 241):
Both suspects are accused of not only failing to inform law enforcement about the planned crime, but also actively participating in its organization.
International Search and Next Steps
Uzbekistan has requested Interpol’s assistance in placing Bislan Rasaev and Shamil Temirkhanov on the international wanted list. Authorities believe the suspects may have fled the country and could now be in hiding abroad.
Uzbek law enforcement agencies, in cooperation with international partners, are making every effort to locate, apprehend, and prosecute the suspects in accordance with national legislation.
At the time of publication, no official statements had been received from the suspects’ lawyers or representatives. The investigation is ongoing, and its outcome may lead to the identification of a broader network of individuals involved in planning and organizing the assassination attempt.
