Detention: On February 12, 2025, FSB officers searched Yunus Suleymanov's home and subsequently detained him, transporting him to Simferopol. The following day, an occupation court ordered his detention.

Sentence: As of July 22, 2026, there is no final verdict. The Russian Federation accuses Yunus Suleymanov of alleged involvement with the Islamic political party Hizb ut-Tahrir, which the Russian Supreme Court has designated as a 'terrorist organization.' Ukrainian and international human rights advocates consider the case politically motivated, linking it to systematic repression against Crimean Tatars in occupied Crimea.

Yunus Suleymanov is a Crimean Tatar resident of Bakhchisaray. There is no reliable information in open sources about his birth date, education, or professional activities. It is known that he lived with his family and had no prior criminal convictions before his detention.

On the morning of February 12, 2025, Russian FSB officers searched his home in Bakhchisaray. According to 'Crimean Solidarity,' officers seized electronic devices, mobile phones, and religious literature. After the search, Yunus Suleymanov was detained and taken to the occupation FSB office in Simferopol.

The next day, the occupation Kyiv District Court of Simferopol ordered his detention. He was later transferred to Pre-trial Detention Centre No. 2 in Simferopol, where he remains during the pre-trial investigation. The defense argued there were no grounds for arrest, but the court upheld the decision.

Russian investigators claim Yunus Suleymanov was allegedly involved with Hizb ut-Tahrir. However, the case materials lack evidence of any violent actions. As in most similar Crimean cases, the charges rely on secret witnesses, religious literature, and expert opinions, which have been criticized by human rights groups for lack of objectivity.

Following his arrest, family and lawyers reported limited access to the detainee and communication difficulties. Information about his health or detention conditions remains limited in open sources.

As of July 22, 2026, Yunus Suleymanov remains in custody. There is no information in open sources about the case being transferred to trial, a verdict being issued, or his release. His case is one of the latest examples of criminal prosecution of Crimean Tatars on fabricated charges of involvement with Hizb ut-Tahrir.

Information sourced from: Suspilne Crimea, Crimean Tatar Resource Center, Ukrinform, Crimean Solidarity.

Photo: Suspilne Crimea.

Updated on: July 22, 2026.