A primary suspect in the alleged kidnapping and murder of Russian crypto businessman Roman Novak and his wife, Anna, has died in custody. Vladimir Dalekin passed away on September 16 at a St. Petersburg hospital due to a chronic illness, Russian prison authorities confirmed on October 16. Dalekin was apprehended in November 2025, following the couple's abduction and death in the UAE in October 2025. Investigators believe the perpetrators sought access to Novak's cryptocurrency wallets through coercion. The investigation into another suspect involved in the case has concluded, and the proceedings are expected to be transferred to court soon.
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