DUBAI: The UAE’s Ministry of Interior on Monday named the three suspects in the murder of Moldovan national Zvi Kogan.
“The three perpetrators are of Uzbek nationality: Olimboy Tohirovich (28), Makhmudjon Abdurakhim (28) and Azizbek Kamilovich (33),” state news agency WAM reported in its Arabic social media account.
The Ministry emphasized the commitment of the security authorities to swiftly take the necessary actions to uncover the details, circumstances, and motives of the crime, WAM reported.
The ministry also praised the prompt response of security agencies, which led to the quick identification and arrest of the perpetrators.
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الجناة الثلاثة يحملون الجنسية الأزوبكية وهم: أولمبي توهيروفيتش (28) عام ومحمود جون عبد الرحيم (28) عام عزيزتي كاملوفيتش (33) عام.… pic.twitter.com/p5JG3IMqSw
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On receiving a missing persons report from the victim’s family, a specialized search and investigation team was formed, WAM reported, quoting the ministry.
This led to the discovery of the victim’s body, the identification and arrest of the perpetrators, and the initiation of the necessary legal procedures. Kogan had been living in the UAE as a resident, WAM said.
The ministry reiterated the UAE’s unwavering capability to address any attempts to undermine the security and stability of its society.
It affirmed that the UAE and its institutions were fully committed to safeguarding the safety and security of its citizens, residents and visitors.
