According to his information, the recording was made on February 17 near correctional colony No. 8, located in the village of Petrovka in the Moscow district.
The press service of the Ministry of Emergency Situations commented on the situation on March 5, noting that the helicopter was rented on January 22. A certain citizen contacted the Aviation Department of the Ministry of Emergency Situations, signed a contract, and paid approximately 270,000 soms into the cash register. The route schedule indicated: from the village of Petrovka to the capital of Kyrgyzstan, the city of Bishkek.
The press release clarified that there is a ban on the transportation of weapons, explosives, drugs, as well as individuals who are wanted.
However, according to the agency, after it became known that Azhiev was on board the helicopter, a service investigation was initiated. As a result, the Aviation Department was instructed to thoroughly check the purposes and destinations of helicopter rentals.
In 2024, Daniil Azhiev was sentenced to nine years in prison with confiscation of property. He was found guilty on several counts of the Criminal Code, including Article 160 Part 1 ("Organization or maintenance of brothels for prostitution or pimping for debauchery or procuring"), Article 161 ("Distribution of pornographic materials"), Article 261 Part 1 ("Creation of an organized group or participation in it"), and Article 215 Part 3 ("Causing property damage by deception or abuse of trust").
Additionally, he was given a two-year ban on entrepreneurial activities, to serve his sentence in a general regime correctional colony, and a fine of 220,000 soms.
