On September 3-4, 2021, russian security forces conducted raids, accusing Aziz, his brother and Nariman Dzhelialov of blowing up a gas pipeline in the village of Perevalne, which occurred on August 23, 2021.

Aziz Akhtemov was subjected to unauthorized measures – putting a bag over his head, handcuffing, electric shock, and beatings. Under such pressure, he testified.

On September 21, 2022, the “Supreme Court of Crimea” announced the verdict against Nariman Dzhelialov and the Akhtemov brothers. 26-year-old Aziz Akhtemov, who was an auto mechanic, received 13 years in a strict regime colony with a fine of 500 thousand rubles and restriction of liberty for 1 year.