Interpol has issued a red notice for a 39-year-old Ukrainian woman suspected of orchestrating a parcel bombing in Monaco that injured a Ukrainian-born tycoon, his partner, and their teenage son. Anastasiia Berezovska is wanted on charges including attempted murder, placing an explosive device with criminal intent, and criminal conspiracy. Authorities have indicated that the attack was likely part of a broader scheme involving multiple individuals.
The bombing occurred on the evening of Monday, when an explosive device packed with metal bolts and pellets detonated near the entrance of the Sun Palace apartment complex where Vadym Yermolaiev, 58, resided. Yermolaiev, a naturalized Cypriot citizen sanctioned by Ukraine, was seriously injured along with his partner, Anna Nasobina, 46, who remains in critical condition. Their teenage son sustained minor injuries and has since been discharged from a hospital in Nice.
Monaco’s deputy public prosecutor, Morgan Raymond, stated that Berezovska likely did not act alone, citing evidence pointing to the involvement of accomplices. German police recently searched Berezovska’s residence in the Main-Taunus district, near Frankfurt, following coordination with Monaco authorities. They also seized a vehicle linked to the suspect, who was last registered as living in Hofheim am Taunus. German officials noted Berezovska had not previously come to their attention.
CCTV footage from the attack shows the suspect, initially misidentified as a man, wearing a black fisherman’s hat and dark clothing. Interpol’s red notice included images of a woman with dark, shoulder-length hair and a striped T-shirt. The notice describes distinctive features, such as a tattoo on her right arm, possibly depicting a snake, and notes that she speaks German.
Reports suggest Berezovska originates from the Luhansk region in eastern Ukraine and entered Germany as a refugee in March 2022, after the full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine began. She is believed to have used a German-registered rental car during her time in Monaco. After the attack, the vehicle traveled through Italy and several other European countries before she returned to Germany.
Authorities have speculated that the attack on Yermolaiev may be linked to his alleged involvement in criminal activities. His son, Artur Yermolaiev, was detained in Cyprus last year and extradited to Estonia, where he was accused of running a criminal organization involved in telephone fraud. Artur later entered a plea bargain, receiving a suspended sentence and paying €8.5 million before leaving Estonia.
Investigations remain ongoing as law enforcement agencies across Europe cooperate to locate and apprehend Berezovska and uncover the full scope of the plot.