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UAE Couple Kidnapped, Murdered for Crypto; Suspects Arrested

12/6/2025

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Roman Novak, 38, and his wife Anna, 37, were kidnapped and murdered in the UAE, with their bodies found encased in concrete.
They were tortured for access to Roman's empty crypto wallet and sent final texts to friends requesting £152,000.
Three suspects, including a former police officer, have been arrested in connection with the crime.
The couple leaves behind two young children, now in the care of Anna's father and stepmother.
Their remains will be repatriated to Russia.

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Story summary

Roman Novak, 38, and his wife Anna, 37, were kidnapped and murdered in the UAE, with their bodies found encased in concrete.
They were tortured for access to Roman's empty crypto wallet and sent final texts to friends requesting £152,000.
Three suspects, including a former police officer, have been arrested in connection with the crime.
The couple leaves behind two young children, now in the care of Anna's father and stepmother.
Their remains will be repatriated to Russia.