Overview
- Dzhabrailov, 67, was found with a gunshot wound to the head at the Vesper Tverskaya complex around 3 a.m., was taken to hospital, and was pronounced dead.
- Russian media citing police sources reported a Luger pistol was recovered at the scene and no suicide note was located.
- A law-enforcement source quoted by TASS said an investigation is underway and currently indicates no sign of foul play.
- The Chechen businessman served in Russia’s Federation Council from 2004 to 2009 and had a previously reported suicide attempt in 2020.
- His name appears in newly released U.S. Justice Department Epstein records that include 2001 emails with Ghislaine Maxwell, which are not evidence of wrongdoing.