Monaco issues international arrest warrant for Ukrainian woman in parcel bombing
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Monaco prosecutors have identified a Ukrainian woman as the prime suspect in last week’s parcel bombing outside a luxury Monaco residence that critically injured a sanctioned Ukrainian oligarch and two others, and issued an international arrest warrant as Interpol prepares to circulate a Red Notice.
The suspect, described by French media as a Ukrainian national in her early 30s, allegedly disguised herself as a man to deliver the booby-trapped backpack that exploded on 29 June in the entrance hall of Vadym Yermolaiev’s building. Yermolaiev, a 58-year-old Ukrainian-born businessman with Cypriot citizenship, remains in critical condition alongside two family members who were also seriously wounded. Authorities confirmed the attack was deliberate but not classified as terrorism.
Monaco’s public prosecutor confirmed the suspect’s identity and the issuance of the arrest warrant on Thursday, stating that an Interpol Red Notice would be issued “this evening.” The suspect is believed to have fled into France immediately after the blast, prompting cross-border coordination between Monaco, French, and European law enforcement agencies.
French outlets including Le Figaro and BFMTV reported that the woman is Ukrainian and has been under surveillance for several days. Investigators are examining whether the attack was politically motivated, a criminal settling of scores, or linked to broader tensions tied to the war in Ukraine. No group has claimed responsibility.
The explosion occurred just after 14:00 local time on 29 June, when the suspect allegedly left the device in the building’s lobby. Emergency services responded within minutes, evacuating residents and treating the wounded. Monaco police, working with French counterparts, have since conducted extensive forensic analysis and surveillance operations.
Yermolaiev, a prominent figure in Ukrainian business circles, has been under international sanctions since 2022, though the reasons for his inclusion have not been publicly detailed in relation to this incident. His family members, including a spouse and child, were also hospitalized with injuries described as life-threatening but stable by late Thursday.
Monaco’s swift identification of the suspect and the issuance of the arrest warrant underscore the intensity of the investigation and the international cooperation now underway. The case has drawn attention from European capitals amid broader concerns over transnational violence linked to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.
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