Russian FSB Believes Suspected Nemtsov Murderer Hiding Out in UAE

The suspected murderer of Russian opposition figure Boris Nemtsov, Ruslan Mukhudinov, is believed to be hiding out in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), a judge presiding over the case said, citing information from the Russian Federal Security Service.

MOSCOW (Sputnik) – On February 27, Russian politician Boris Nemtsov was fatally shot in central Moscow. Five persons were detained in connection with the murder and put under arrest.

One of them, Zaur Dadayev, pleaded guilty to taking part in the killing but later withdrew his plea.

“According to FSB information, Mukhudinov is hiding out in the United Arab Emirates, where he is using falsified documents,” the judge said.