Israeli Pharmacist Arrested in Israel for Bulgaria Murder
Translated & summarized from i24NEWS by baba
An Israeli pharmacist from Bat Yam was arrested in Israel on suspicion of murdering Israeli biology professor Andrei Atanasov in Sofia, Bulgaria, on October 14. The motive is believed to be financial gain and control of the professor's assets. The suspect knew the victim through his sister and returned to Israel the day after the murder. Bulgarian authorities provided information leading to the arrest, and Israel is now processing his extradition.
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- An Israeli pharmacist was arrested in Israel for the murder of Professor Andrei Atanasov in Bulgaria.
- The murder occurred on October 14 and is suspected to be financially motivated.
- The suspect knew the victim through the victim's sister.
- Bulgarian authorities provided information leading to the arrest in Israel.
- Israel is processing the suspect's extradition to Bulgaria for trial.
A 32-year-old Israeli pharmacist from Bat Yam, a father of two, has been arrested on suspicion of murdering Israeli biology professor Andrei Atanasov in Sofia, Bulgaria, approximately one month ago. Authorities suspect the murder, which occurred on October 14, was motivated by a desire to seize the professor's finances and real estate assets in Israel. The suspect reportedly knew Atanasov through the professor's sister, who lives near the suspect's family in Israel. The suspect returned to Israel the day after the murder. Following information shared by Bulgarian authorities, the Israeli police conducted a covert investigation that led to his arrest. The investigation involved the Yellop Ayalon police in the Tel Aviv district, the Intelligence Division's Operational Coordination Department, the International Department of the State Attorney's Office, and the Bulgarian police. An international arrest warrant was issued for the suspect, and he was apprehended in Israel. Police are expected to request an extension of his detention to facilitate his extradition to Bulgaria, where the murder investigation is ongoing.
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