Body parts found on Bali beach belonged to kidnapped Ukrainian tourist: Indonesian police
The Straits Times
Police say the motive for the crime is still under investigation. Read more at straitstimes.com.
DENPASAR, Indonesia - Decomposing and mutilated human remains found on a beach on the resort island of Bali belonged to a Ukrainian man kidnapped and tortured while on holiday, Indonesian police said on March 6.
Mr Ihor Komarov, 28, was identified from DNA samples taken from the dismembered body and compared with those of his mother, Bali police spokesman Ariasandy told reporters in Denpasar, the capital of Bali.
He did not name Mr Komarov, but showed a piece of paper with his name and birthdate on it.
According to media reports, Mr Komarov – his first name spelt Igor – was the son of a wealthy Ukrainian businessman and was badly tortured by his kidnappers, who sought millions of dollars in ransom from his family.
Officially, police say the motive for the crime is still under investigation.
Mr Komarov was kidnapped on Feb 15 while riding on a motorbike with a friend in the resort town of Jimbaran.
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