Man in absentia received 12 years in prison for murder in the Rostov region

Anar Hajiyev was sentenced in absentia to 12 years in a strict regime colony for murder committed in 2020. The verdict was made by the Aksai district court of the Rostov region, follows from the document published on October 19.

According to the court, in the night from 19 to 20 February in front of the car market "Diamond" there was a quarrel. One of my friends didn't shake Ana's hand. He got angry, a fight started. Anar grabbed a knife and punched his opponent in the chest. The victim died in hospital.

Immediately after that, Anar asked an acquaintance to take him abroad. The man was put on an international wanted list, his whereabouts are unknown.

Based on interviews with witnesses and examination of evidence, the prosecutor's office approved the indictment. The court decided to hold a hearing on the case on July 2, 2026. There, Anar was found guilty despite the arguments of lawyers, and sentenced to imprisonment with serving in a correctional colony of strict regime.