Israeli Suspect in Bulgaria Murder Case Arrested in Israel
Translated & summarized from Kan News by baba
An Israeli court extended the detention of Shamil Liviv, wanted in Bulgaria for the murder of Professor Andrei Atanasov in Sofia last month. The motive is believed to be an apartment dispute, and Bulgarian police have footage of Liviv following and attacking Atanasov. Liviv was arrested in Israel on an international warrant and awaits Bulgaria's extradition request.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Shamil Liviv, wanted in Bulgaria for murder, had his detention extended by an Israeli court.
- Liviv is suspected of murdering fellow Israeli Professor Andrei Atanasov in Sofia last month.
- A dispute over an apartment is the suspected motive for the killing.
- Bulgarian police possess footage of Liviv following and attacking the victim.
- Liviv was arrested in Israel on an international warrant and awaits extradition.
An Israeli court on Sunday extended the detention of Shamil Liviv, a 32-year-old resident of Bat Yam, who is wanted in Bulgaria for the murder of another Israeli, Professor Andrei Atanasov. Atanasov was killed in Sofia last month under aggravating circumstances. The judge ruled there was a solid basis for the suspicions against Liviv.
According to the court documents, the motive for the murder appears to be a dispute over the victim's sister's apartment. Bulgarian police have footage showing Liviv following Atanasov to a metro station, attacking him violently, and then fleeing with Atanasov's bag. Liviv was arrested last Friday, about a month after the murder, based on an international arrest warrant.
Israeli prosecutors are awaiting Bulgaria's official extradition request. Liviv will remain in custody due to the evidence against him and his perceived dangerousness. The murder occurred inside the Sofia metro, where Liviv allegedly assaulted Atanasov severely. Bulgarian authorities provided the investigation materials to Israel, leading to Liviv's arrest.
