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A Slovak sought by Interpol in the assassination attempt on a Ternopil businessman was detained in Poland
A 56-year-old citizen of Slovakia sought by Interpol in the attempted murder of a Ternopil businessman was detained in Poland.
This was reported by the Silesian police.
The attempt took place in April 2024 near Ternopil. At that time, a man who had arrived home in a Porsche Cayenne came under fire. The attacker fired at the vehicle three times. The businessman received three gunshot wounds, but doctors were able to save his life.
Law enforcement arrested the person who carried out the attempt several months later. According to the investigation, a 35-year-old resident of Cherkasy had been surveilling the victim for a long time, studying his routes and preparing the attack. To do this, he rented accommodation in Ternopil and bought a car. For carrying out the assignment, authorities believe he was to receive 25 thousand dollars.
At the end of August 2026, Ukrainian law enforcement shared information with the Polish side about the search for the suspected mastermind. By that time the 56-year-old Slovak was already in Poland. A few days later he was detained in Częstochowa.
The Polish side confirmed that the detainee and the direct perpetrator of the attempt are different people. The Slovak is currently subject to the Interpol Red Notice procedure. Polish law enforcement is preparing his transfer to Ukraine.
At the same time, the motive for commissioning the murder and the amount the alleged mastermind was to pay the perpetrator are not being disclosed officially at this time.
The detained Slovak had previously come to the attention of Polish law enforcement. In 2024 he was detained in a case involving fraud and participation in an organized criminal group that produced counterfeit dollars, euros, and Polish zlotys. At that time authorities seized about 1700 counterfeit banknotes.
The Ukrainian investigation continues to probe the circumstances of the attempt and identify everyone involved in organizing it.
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