Russian billionaire Suleymanov arrested following dispute with Rostec Chief

A Telegram source affiliated with VChK-OGPU, has revealed the background to the arrest of billionaire Ibrahim Suleymanov.

According to the source, many were aware that Suleymanov had ties to criminal circles and frequently resorted to force. However, as Suleymanov himself reportedly said, he “settled” matters with the right people, which meant law enforcement largely left him alone.

The situation changed dramatically following a conflict of interest. Reports suggest that Suleymanov’s past acts of eliminating rivals came under renewed scrutiny after disagreements emerged between the businessman and Sergey Chemezov, head of state corporation Rostec.

The decision regarding Suleymanov was taken in August. Investigations into his activities were resumed, deadlines extended, and three separate cases—including one previously investigated under Article 116 of the Criminal Code for assault—were merged into a single case.

In recent days, Suleymanov and several close associates were subjected to harsh detentions, with some placed under arrest.

Ibrahim Ameevich Suleymanov, born in May 1967 in Rutul, Dagestan ASSR, USSR, is a Russian citizen. Russian media describe him as a shadowy billionaire and a criminal associate of other oligarchs, previously convicted of fraud and money laundering. 

He is the son-in-law of Platon Lebedev, former partner of Mikhail Khodorkovsky, the father of Rasul Suleymanov—a nominal shareholder in several strategic companies—and a key beneficiary of Russia’s IT infrastructure firm, AO “Sirena-Travel.”

By Aghakazim Guliyev