Israeli Professor Murdered in Bulgaria Over Neighbor's Greed

An esteemed Israeli professor, in his 80s, who divided his life between Bulgaria and Bat Yam, Israel, was allegedly murdered in Sofia a month ago due to financial motives. The suspect, a pharmacist with no prior criminal record and a family, lived as a neighbor to the victim in Bat Yam. Authorities initially believed the professor had fallen, but a post-mortem examination revealed he had been severely beaten at a metro station in Sofia and later died in the hospital. The victim, a respected biology lecturer for many years, held dual citizenship and owned property in both countries. Investigators suspect the motive was the perpetrator's desire for the victim's assets. Following an international arrest warrant, the suspect was apprehended in Israel. Israeli police cannot investigate him domestically, and he is expected to be extradited to Bulgarian authorities to face charges. The arrest and investigation involved cooperation between Israeli and Bulgarian law enforcement agencies.