The body of a Russian tourist with traces of torture was found in Phuket. Information about this spread in the Thai media today, and was later confirmed by the Consul General of the Russian Federation in the province, Egor Ivanov.
“Information about the discovery of the body, next to which was the passport of a Russian citizen, was received by the Consulate General. We are clarifying the circumstances,” the diplomat explained. At the moment, it is known that the deceased Russian is named Ilya Orlov, he was 27 years old. He arrived in Thailand via a tour operator on April 24 with his three children. Their fate and whereabouts are currently unknown.
The body of a man was found near Karon Beach in a roadside ditch. There were deep marks of cuts on his hands, as well as bruises received from blows with a hard blunt object. The local police suggest that the tourist was tortured before his death. Note that among Ilya Orlov’s belongings, a document of a “Russian woman” was also found, perhaps this is his girlfriend. Her fate is still unknown.
Thai law enforcement agencies have launched an investigation into the death of a Russian citizen. A search is underway for possible suspects, and witnesses are being interviewed. According to the preliminary version of the police, the tourist could have a conflict with a local gang of criminals, which led to the tragedy.
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