In Ukraine, the court extended the arrest of suspects in the murder of Berezovskaya
Vitaly Zhikovich and Vladislav Reut will remain in custody until November 28
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A court in Ukraine extended until November 28 the arrest of former policeman Vitaly Zhikovich and GUR officer Vladislav Reut, accused of the murder of Anastasia Berezovskaya, suspected of an attempt on the life of businessman Vadim Ermolaev in Monaco.
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Why It Matters
Anastasia Berezovskaya was suspected of an attempt on the life of businessman Vadim Ermolaev in Monaco. Her body was found near Kyiv in July.
A court in Ukraine extended until November 28 the detention of former policeman Vitaly Zhikovich and employee of the Main Intelligence Directorate (GUR) of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine Vladislav Reut, suspected of murdering Anastasia Berezovskaya, who attempted to assassinate Ukrainian businessman Vadim Ermolaev in Monaco, Nice-Matin reports.
Previously, their arrest was extended until October 7.
“The Prosecutor General’s Office of Ukraine, contacted by Nice-Matin, stated that this measure (detention - ed.) has been extended until November 28,” the publication says.
As noted, during several hearings, Zhikovich and Reut never identified the organizer of the attempt on Ermolaev. Monaco and Ukraine are still investigating.
The body of 39-year-old Ukrainian citizen Anastasia Berezovskaya, suspected of an assassination attempt on Ermolaev in Monaco, was found near Kiev in early July. The Office of the Prosecutor General of Ukraine announced the arrest of murder suspects - employee of the State Intelligence Directorate of Ukraine Vladislav Reut and former law enforcement officer Vitaly Zhikovich.
Open Questions
- Who is the organizer of the assassination attempt on Vadim Ermolaev?
- What are the motives for the murder of Anastasia Berezovskaya?
