Three Indicted for Using Deceased Woman's Apartment for Criminal Activities

They are accused of illegally storing weapons and drugs, and manufacturing counterfeit money in the apartment of a woman who died in 2018. The indictment alleges that Asulin and Saadiaev repeatedly entered the apartment, using a kitchen cabinet to hide a pistol with a 16-round magazine, two items resembling silencers, cocaine, and cannabis. During a police operation, the weapons and drugs were replaced with dummies, and the suspected silencers were seized. Hours later, all three defendants allegedly re-entered the apartment and hid another Glock pistol with three rounds in the same cabinet. The investigation also revealed that 11 counterfeit 100 shekel banknotes and materials for making fake coins were stored in the apartment. Two presses, with capacities of 40 and 75 tons, potentially used for counterfeiting coins, were found at Saadiaev's home. Furthermore, Asulin and Saadiaev are accused of extorting 20,000 shekels from a woman whose son allegedly owed them money. According to the prosecution, Asulin sent the woman voice messages with an altered voice, revealing information about her family members and threatening her. After the woman asked him to stop the threats, he responded, "Perhaps if the threats don't work, actions will." The woman subsequently transferred 20,000 shekels to an individual designated by the defendants. The prosecution is requesting that all three remain in custody until the end of the legal proceedings.