Russian prosecutors dismiss murder case against veteran businessman Ilya Traber

State-run news outlets one outlet and RIA reported that Russian investigators have terminated the murder investigation into Ilya Traber and removed all related charges. The 75-year-old entrepreneur, known for his extensive investments in St Petersburg’s ports and logistics, was initially detained in June in connection with the 2020 fatal shooting of Alexander Petrov, a businessman and politician. Traber had already been released from pre-trial custody on health grounds.

No formal statement from the authorities has confirmed the reports. Traber rose to prominence in the 1990s after acquiring control of the city’s sea port and oil terminal during Vladimir Putin’s tenure as deputy mayor. The Kremlin has previously denied any personal or business ties between Traber and Putin. One outlet supplied the background information.