Second suspect in the murder of artist Semyon Skrepetsky detained in Poland

Second suspect in the murder of artist Semyon Skrepetsky detained in Poland
Second suspect in the murder of artist Semyon Skrepetsky detained in Poland

Detention of suspect in aiding and abetting

Polish authorities announced the detention of a second individual accused of involvement in the murder of Russian artist Semyon Skrepetsky. This was reported on 22 October by Tomasz Siemoniak, the minister-coordinator of Polish security services. The suspect is a 22-year-old Georgian citizen who is suspected of helping to organise the crime.

Details of arrest and charges

Officers from the Polish Internal Security Agency (AWB) detained the man on 19 October at a car park near the A2 motorway. According to the investigation, he had flown to Poland from Georgia prior to this. Between 1 and 11 June, the suspect, Mahmoud A., assisted another man in preparing the murder, although the specific actions he performed have not been disclosed.

The man was charged with aiding and abetting murder, as well as the illegal possession of firearms and ammunition. During interrogation, he did not admit his guilt and provided testimony. A court in Lublin decided to place him in pre-trial detention for a period of three months. If the court delivers a guilty verdict, he faces a sentence of life imprisonment.

Other Georgian citizens

Two other Georgian citizens arrived in Poland together with the detained man. They were handed over to the border guard service for the procedure of expulsion from the country. A ten-year ban on entry to Poland has also been imposed on them.

Case context and the first suspect

44-year-old artist Robert Kuzovkov, known by the pseudonym Semyon Skrepetsky, was shot dead on 15 June near his home in the city of Biała Podlaska. The attacker fired five shots. The artist was known for his satirical works, in which he criticised the Russian authorities.

The first suspect, 36-year-old Georgian citizen Elnur A., was detained on 18 June near Warsaw. He is charged with murder, although he also denies his guilt. The court extended his detention until 15 December 2026.

Investigators continue the inquiry, establishing whether other individuals were involved in the crime and who may have been behind its organisation.

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