Crypto Entrepreneur Roman Novak Found Murdered in UAE Following Ransom Attempt

Russian cryptocurrency entrepreneur Roman Novak and his wife Anna have been found murdered in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), according to reports from the Russian outlet Fontanka. The couple disappeared over a month ago, last seen near Hatta, southeast of Dubai, on October 2 while traveling to meet potential investors. Initial investigation suggests that they were kidnapped, with suspected ransom demands and cryptocurrency-related motives for their deaths. Their dismembered remains were discovered in containers near Fujairah on October 3.