Billionaire Traber may demand an apology from the prosecutor for the criminal prosecution.

      On August 31, 2026, at 16:45, Incidents Ilya Traber, a well-known billionaire, may file a lawsuit against the prosecutor demanding an apology and compensation for illegal criminal prosecution in the case of the murder of Deputy Alexander Petrov. In recent days, media reports have emerged that the businessman was released from pre-trial detention after 2.5 months of incarceration. His release was explained by his poor health condition, confirmed by medical documents. Traber's lawyer, Igor Sochiyants, confirmed to "KP-Petersburg" that the charges against his client were completely dropped due to his non-involvement in the crime. This came as a surprise, as Traber initially did not admit his guilt. During the investigation, possible connections between Traber and the port business in Vyborg and the ship repair plant, as well as his involvement in the deep-water port complex project "Primorsky UPC," were actively discussed. However, he recently exited this business. The other participants in the case—Traber's partner Vladimir Danilenko, as well as Said Saladinov and Alisultan Nadirbegov—remain in custody. Saladinov and Nadirbegov, according to the investigation, were the executors of Petrov's murder. Traber's detention has serious consequences for his reputation and business. In this regard, he may go to court to protect his interests. However, the businessman’s lawyer has not yet disclosed Traber's plans in this regard. Yevgeny Zobov, head of the Criminal Defense Center and former investigator, noted that Traber has the right to seek compensation for damages. The amount of compensation will depend on many factors, such as the duration of detention, the severity of the charges, the age and health condition of the businessman, as well as the damage to his business reputation. Zobov emphasized that compensation does not depend on the financial status of the person and can range from several hundred thousand to 2 million rubles. Additionally, Traber has the right to claim compensation for property damage, including legal fees, lost earnings, medical treatment, and other verified expenses. "There is also no upper limit here, but each amount and its connection to the criminal case will need to be confirmed by documents," Zobov stressed. Traber may also demand an official apology from the prosecutor and publication in the media of information about the cessation of criminal prosecution. Recall that Alexander Petrov was murdered in October 2020. The crime occurred when he was leaving a bathhouse on his guarded property. A professional sniper, located on the opposite bank of the river, fired a shot and then fled, leaving no evidence. NIA "Nizhny Novgorod" has channels on Telegram and MAX. Subscribe to stay updated on the main events, exclusive materials, and operational information. Copyright © 1999—2025 NIA "Nizhny Novgorod." When reprinting, a hyperlink to NIA "Nizhny Novgorod" is mandatory. This resource may contain materials 18+.