Three suspects accused of murdering Israeli Rabbi Zvi Kogan in the UAE have been arrested in Istanbul and handed over to Emirati authorities, according to Turkish security sources. The suspects, all of Uzbek nationality, were apprehended during a covert operation by Turkish intelligence and police. The UAE Ministry of Interior confirmed their identities as Olimpi Tohirovic, Mahmoud John Abdul Rahim, and Azizbek Kamilovich, aged between 28 and 33. The Emirati government expressed gratitude to Turkey for their cooperation in this case, highlighting the swift action taken to apprehend the suspects.
Rabbi Zvi Kogan, a Moldovan citizen and assistant to the Chief Rabbi of Abu Dhabi, was reported missing before his body was discovered. His murder has drawn significant attention due to his prominent role within the Jewish community in the UAE, particularly as a representative of the Chabad movement. Initial investigations are underway as the UAE authorities prepare to refer the suspects to Public Prosecution for further legal proceedings.
