‘He isn’t political’: the Ukrainian-born oligarch targeted by a Monaco bomber
Questions remain as to why somebody would want to kill Vadym Iermolaiev, who has a personal fortune of $225m
TL;DR
- Vadym Iermolaiev, a Ukrainian-born oligarch, was injured in a bomb attack in Monaco.
- Iermolaiev is a real estate developer with an estimated net worth of $225 million.
- Ukraine had previously imposed sanctions on Iermolaiev for alleged trade in occupied Crimea, which he denied.
- The attack may be connected to his son Artur's alleged involvement in a fraudulent call center operation.
- Artur Iermolaiev reached a plea bargain in Estonia for charges related to a criminal organization engaged in telephone fraud.
- Sources dismiss the idea of involvement by Ukrainian special services, suggesting a personal motive.
- The attack occurred on a quiet street in Monaco, with CCTV capturing the suspect fleeing towards Beausoleil, France.
- Iermolaiev's wife was critically injured in the explosion.