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Russian Businessman Found Dead in Limassol

Published January 14, 2026, 15:09
Russian Businessman Found Dead in Limassol

Russian businessman Vladislav Baumgertner, who had been missing since January 7th, was found dead in the Pissouri area of Limassol. The businessman's body was discovered in a state of decomposition, necessitating an autopsy for official identification and determination of the cause of death. Baumgertner's disappearance had garnered international attention, as he was previously involved in a serious case in Belarus in 2013, known as the 'potash war', where he was arrested on the orders of Alexander Lukashenko. This arrest had caused diplomatic tensions between Belarus and Russia. However, authorities state that no connection emerged between the previous case and his disappearance. Investigations, from the beginning, did not reveal any evidence of criminal activity.