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U.S. issues warrant for escaped Toshpulodzoda in Tajikistan

8/18/2026

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U.S. issued a warrant after Abdulloi Toshpulodzoda escaped and flew to Tajikistan July 6.
Virginia clinicians declared him insane, prompting a June judge to order his confinement.
The Northern Virginia Mental Health Institute granted him an unescorted pass.
He used the pass to travel to Washington, D.C., for a passport in 2024 with Commonwealth Attorney support.
Sean Kennedy of Virginians for Safe Communities criticized officials for not notifying ICE or victim’s family.

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U.S. issued a warrant after Abdulloi Toshpulodzoda escaped and flew to Tajikistan July 6.
Virginia clinicians declared him insane, prompting a June judge to order his confinement.
The Northern Virginia Mental Health Institute granted him an unescorted pass.
He used the pass to travel to Washington, D.C., for a passport in 2024 with Commonwealth Attorney support.
Sean Kennedy of Virginians for Safe Communities criticized officials for not notifying ICE or victim’s family.