In Baku, a former judge from Krasnodar was detained under a warrant issued by Russia.

In 2021, a criminal case was initiated against Khakhalova in Russia. She was accused of large-scale fraud and official forgery, and in 2022, she was arrested in absentia. The judge left the country. It was reported that she may hold Georgian citizenship.

The newspaper "Kommersant" reported on the judge's detention, citing sources. According to journalists, she was stopped at passport control while attempting to fly to Dubai from Baku airport. The judge claims that she is being persecuted for political reasons in Russia. The decision regarding her extradition will be made by the court.

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