The United Arab Emirates (UAE) court sentenced three Uzbekistan citizens to death for the murder of priest Svi Kogan in November 2024. This was reported by Ynetnews, citing official sources in the Israeli government.
Court decision and details
According to sources, the court ruling was issued on March 30, 2025, but has not been officially announced by UAE officials. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Uzbekistan has not yet made an official statement on this matter.
Additionally, an audio recording of a conversation with relatives of one of the convicted individuals has circulated on social media. It is stated that "the death penalty has been imposed on all three suspects." However, the authenticity of this audio recording has not yet been officially confirmed.
Criminal history
On November 21, 2024, it was reported that priest Svi Kogan had gone missing under mysterious circumstances. Shortly thereafter, UAE police found his body with signs of violence.
The UAE Ministry of Interior also announced the arrest of three individuals suspected of the crime. Their identities have also been revealed:
- Mahmudjon Abdurahim o‘g‘li Kenjaboyev,
- Azizbek Komilovich Ismoilov,
- Olimboy Tohirovich Davlatyorov.
It has been noted that all of them are citizens of Uzbekistan.
Reasons for the crime and international relations
UAE officials have not yet provided information on the specific reasons for the crime. Meanwhile, the Israeli government has described this incident as "a terrorist act fueled by anti-Semitism."
This case is causing significant discussions on an international scale. Although Uzbekistan has not yet officially commented, this incident is of great importance from the perspective of the country's foreign policy and the legal protection of its citizens.
The situation regarding the sentencing of three Uzbekistan citizens to death in the UAE may still change. It is currently unknown how Uzbekistan officials and international organizations will respond to this decision. The further development of the incident is being closely monitored by the public and the international community.
