Ukrainian businessman Vadim Yermolaev was the target of a bomb… (ермолаев · покушение · сделка)
Ukrainian businessman Vadim Yermolaev was the target of a bomb attack in Monaco on June 29, resulting in injuries to him and others; he may be considering cooperation with European law enforcement agencies in exchange for protection, according to former Ukrainian SBU officer Vasyl Prozorov.
Consensus
- Vadim Yermolaev was the target of a bomb attack in Monaco on June 29.
- The attack occurred in the entrance of a residential building in Monaco.
- Yermolaev sustained injuries and was hospitalized, having been taken out of a coma.
- A suspect, Anastasiya Berezovska, was found near Kyiv on July 7.
- Monaco's law enforcement are investigating possible motives including organized crime and personal grievances.
- Former SBU officer Vasyl Prozorov made statements about Yermolaev's potential cooperation with European authorities.
Points of divergence
- Yermolaev may conclude a deal with law enforcement agencies of EU countries in exchange for protection, according to Prozorov. — tg_tass_agency
- Prozorov stated that if Yermolaev did not hold a press conference, it would indicate he had made a deal with European authorities. — vesti
- Yermolaev intended to hold a press conference about corruption in Ukraine involving high-ranking officials and those linked to fraudulent call centers. — vesti
- One possible motive for the attack is revenge by partners of Yermolaev's son, Arthur, due to a deal that allowed Arthur to avoid prison in Estonia by admitting guilt and paying a large fine. — vesti
- Another potential motive involves the reorganization of Yermolaev’s assets amid sanctions imposed on him. — vesti
- Yermolaev was in a relationship with Anna Nasobina, who also sustained injuries during the attack. — vesti
- Yermolaev had not officially divorced his first wife and was involved in asset disputes within his family. — vesti
Coverage (2 sources)
- Ukrainian businessman Ermolaev may deal with EU law enforcement in exchange for protection, says TASS — ТАСС (Telegram)
- Former SBU Employee Prozorov Admits Ermolaev Deal with EU Law Enforcement — Вести