Eldar Salmanov, the accused, maintained that he did not admit guilt during proceedings. Regarding the materials at the center of the case, Salmanov stated that a man residing in Russia had instructed him to dispatch a package to Riga. He alleged that the shipment contained explosive cartridges rather than the massagers and cosmetic items that were initially discussed, suggesting involvement from a group of men working with Russian interests.
According to the accused, the original massagers and massage cushions had been sent to him by a mutual acquaintance of another individual named Viacheslav Aliochin. Salmanov confirmed that he was the one who dispatched the package. However, case documentation indicated that the massagers and massage cushions were discovered to contain ignitable devices.
During the hearing, the state prosecutor supported the prosecution’s case and questioned Salmanov regarding the conflict in Ukraine. The prosecutor specifically asked the accused if he agreed with the assertion that Russia was responsible for attacking Ukraine. In response to this direct questioning, Salmanov repeatedly stated that he did not admit guilt.
Throughout the exchange, the accused consistently denied the charges brought against him.
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