State Police Opens Criminal Case Into Death of Russian Journalist in Riga
Latvian law enforcement has launched an investigation after a deceased Russian journalist Grigory Nehoroshev, known for revelations about Putin's personal life, was found in Riga.
State Police Opens Criminal Case Into Death of Russian Journalist in Riga
The Latvian State Police has opened a criminal case after a 69-year-old Russian journalist, Grigory Nehoroshev, was found deceased in the capital. Current information does not, however, indicate signs of criminal activity.
The man had lived in exile in Latvia for the past eleven years. He was the editor-in-chief of the newspaper "Moskovskij Korrespondent". It was this publication that seventeen years ago published the first article claiming that Russian leader Vladimir Putin intended to divorce his then-wife Lyudmila and marry former gymnast Alina Kabaeva, reports Diena.
Nehoroshev's relatives previously expressed that the journalist, whilst residing in Riga, feared becoming the target of a professional killer who could have been hired by Russian leadership. His acquaintance Igor Vatoleen, who met with Nehoroshev shortly before his death, indicated that the journalist felt well and was actively planning his future life.
The State Police Public Relations Department confirmed to news agency LETA that the man's body was discovered on 19 June. An investigation has been launched, although the initial information does not suggest a possible crime. Police are not providing wider comments at present, as the process continues.
Nehoroshev became widely known in 2008 when he published information about Putin's private relationship with Kabaeva. This was the first publication to reveal this relationship.
Source: Google News LV — Crime (lv)