Israeli Man Arrested in Bat Yam Suspected of Murder in Bulgaria
Translated & summarized from Vesty by baba
An Israeli man from Bat Yam was arrested on suspicion of murdering 83-year-old professor Andrei Atanasov in Sofia, Bulgaria, on October 15. Atanasov was severely beaten in a metro station elevator and later died from his injuries. Bulgarian and Israeli police collaborated on the investigation, leading to the suspect's arrest and planned extradition.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- A 32-year-old Israeli man from Bat Yam was arrested on suspicion of murdering Professor Andrei Atanasov in Bulgaria.
- Professor Andrei Atanasov, 83, was beaten to death in a Sofia metro station elevator on October 15.
- The victim was a respected biology professor at Sofia University.
- Bulgarian and Israeli police collaborated on the investigation and arrest.
- The suspect faces extradition to Bulgaria to stand trial.
An Israeli man from Bat Yam has been arrested on suspicion of murdering an 83-year-old Israeli professor, Andrei Atanasov, in Sofia, Bulgaria, approximately one month ago. The attack occurred on October 15, when Professor Atanasov was severely beaten in an elevator at the "Joliot-Curie" metro station. He was found with numerous severe injuries, placed in a medically induced coma, and later died. Bulgarian television channel bTV reported that Atanasov was a respected professor at Sofia University's biology faculty. Following the incident, authorities reviewed surveillance footage. On Friday, November 13, police announced the arrest of a 32-year-old resident of Bat Yam. The Ayalon District police, in cooperation with intelligence units, the state prosecutor's international department, and Bulgarian police, conducted an intensive investigation. An arrest warrant was issued for the suspect's extradition to Bulgaria, and he is expected to appear in court to address the extradition proceedings.
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