MOSCOW, August 27 (RIA Novosti) - Eight...
A committee spokesperson said one of the suspects had also been charged with organizing the crimes, but named no names.
The Arctic Sea is currently being towed to the Russian Black Sea port of Novorossiisk. Four crew members remain on board, while the other 11 were flown to Moscow to be questioned by the Russian authorities amid speculation that they may have been in cahoots with the alleged hijackers.
Last Friday, Moscow"s Basmanny District Court remanded in custody eight unemployed men from Estonia in connection with the case. All eight deny accusations of piracy and hostage-taking.
A defense lawyer for two of the alleged hijackers formally appealed their arrest on Tuesday.
Some media reports have dismissed the hijacking theory as a plot to cover up a possible conspiracy, including arms smuggling.
Russia"s chief investigator said on Tuesday allegations that the Arctic Sea may have been involved in illegal operations would be probed.