The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) is conducting searches at a GUR employee as part of the investigation into the case known as "Monaco." This information was confirmed by lawyer Masi Naiem, who noted that law enforcement officials broke into the premises, kicked down the door, and used physical force against his client.
Details of the Searches
The lawyer reported that during the search, the SBU threw his client to the ground and put handcuffs on him. Additionally, he claims that the law enforcement officers did not wait for the arrival of representatives from the GUR's internal security, raising questions about the legality of their actions.
Context of the "Monaco" Case
The "Monaco" case is linked to an explosion near the home of Ukrainian businessman Vadym Yermolaev in Monaco and the murder of Anastasia Berezovska, who was suspected of organizing the attack. According to the lawyer, the case involves:
- current GUR employee Vladyslav Reut,
- former SBU employee Vitaliy Zhykovych,
Both are currently in custody. According to media reports, Reut and Zhykovych were involved in ordering the assassination of Yermolaev, and Berezovska, who carried out the order, was killed to cover up the traces.