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38 Russian Businessmen Mysteriously Die Amid Kremlin Crackdown

10/12/2025

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Since Russia's invasion of Ukraine, at least 38 Russian businessmen have died under suspicious circumstances, many labeled suicides.
Notable cases include Lukoil board member Alexander Subbotin, found dead from toad poisoning, and Ravil Maganov, chairman, who fell from a hospital window.
Experts say the deaths reflect a violent, greed-fueled business environment as the Kremlin seeks to reclaim embezzled funds.

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Story summary

Since Russia's invasion of Ukraine, at least 38 Russian businessmen have died under suspicious circumstances, many labeled suicides.
Notable cases include Lukoil board member Alexander Subbotin, found dead from toad poisoning, and Ravil Maganov, chairman, who fell from a hospital window.
Experts say the deaths reflect a violent, greed-fueled business environment as the Kremlin seeks to reclaim embezzled funds.