Russian Investigative Committee drops murder case against businessman Ilya Traber

The Russian Investigative Committee has terminated the criminal case against St. Petersburg businessman Ilya Traber regarding the 2017 murder of Alexander Petrov, citing a lack of evidence. Traber has been cleared of all charges and granted the right to state compensation, marking a significant reversal following his June 2026 detention. The development coincides with Traber's recent high-level engagements with government and business officials.