The Russian Wrestling Federation said on July 2 that Moscow police detained Alisher Ismatzoda, a coach of the Russian youth freestyle wrestling team, on suspicion of facilitating terrorist activities. Media reports say investigators have asked a court in Moscow to place the 32-year-old native of Tajikistan in pretrial detention on charge of recruiting people to conduct terrorist acts. If convicted, Ismatzoda may face up to 15 years in prison. The Tajik authorities have yet to comment on the situation. To read the original story by RFE/RL's Tajik Service, click here.
Russian Youth Freestyle Wrestling Team Coach Detained On Terrorism Charge
Moscow police detained Alisher Ismatzoda, a coach of the Russian youth freestyle wrestling team, on suspicion of facilitating terrorist activities. (file photo)