Ukrainian Intelligence Officer Kills Monaco Bombing Suspect
Ukraine's Security Service (SBU) found the body of Anastasiia Berezovska, a Ukrainian national wanted by Monaco for a bombing targeting tycoon Vadym Yermolaiev. An officer in Ukraine's military intelligence agency confessed to killing her with a former law enforcement officer, claiming he acted alone. Interpol had issued a Red Notice for Berezovska on charges of attempted murder and criminal conspiracy. The SBU discovered cryptocurrency transfers to Berezovska and a basement resembling a torture chamber at the former officer's home. Her body was found during a crime reconstruction with gunshot wounds to the head.
Key facts
- Anastasiia Berezovska was a Ukrainian national wanted by Monaco for a bombing targeting Vadym Yermolaiev.
- An officer in Ukraine's military intelligence agency confessed to killing her.
- The officer claimed he acted on his own initiative without telling superiors.
- Interpol had issued a Red Notice for Berezovska on charges of attempted murder and criminal conspiracy.
- The SBU found cryptocurrency and money transfers to Berezovska from the two suspects.
- A basement resembling a torture chamber was found at the former law enforcement officer's home.
- Berezovska's body was found during a reconstruction of the crime.
- She had gunshot wounds to the head and spent pistol casings were recovered.
Entities
Institutions
- Ukraine's Security Service (SBU)
- Ukraine's military intelligence agency
- Interpol
- Monaco authorities
Locations
- Ukraine
- Monaco