Rédaction Africa Links 24 with Caryn Dolley
Published on 2024-03-08 14:37:35
Two men may be able to provide crucial information that could help unravel the mystery behind the murders of Krasimir Kamenov, his wife, and two employees in a home in Constantia last year. All four individuals involved were originally from Bulgaria.
The murders, which garnered local and international attention, shed light on extensive global criminal issues and sparked a multitude of theories as to why the four victims were targeted, ranging from illicit diamond dealings to local gang involvement and even international political plots.
On 8th March 2024, almost a year after the tragic event, the South African Police Service (SAPS) made a statement suggesting that they may be on the brink of a breakthrough in the case. Police spokesperson Anelisiwe Manyana urged the public to come forward with any information they may have about two individuals believed to have been involved in the shooting that occurred on 25th May the previous year.
According to reports, six suspects were seen fleeing the scene in a blue Hyundai and white VW Golf GTI after the four individuals were shot and killed in Constantia. Later, two individuals matching the suspects’ descriptions were spotted driving a white VW Passat and the same VW Golf GTI under a bridge on the N1. The police believe that these two individuals could assist in the investigation into the murders. Images of the suspected individuals were released by the SAPS, depicting them in what appears to be CCTV footage.
While the police did not specify the names of the victims in their statement, it had previously been reported by Daily Maverick that the victims were Krasimir Kamenov, his wife Gergana, and two employees, Slava Sergieva and Dean Evgeniev (also known as Dean Genov). Kamenov had been living in South Africa since 2008 and was wanted by Bulgarian authorities for his alleged involvement in the killing of a former policeman in Sofia.
Additionally, Kamenov may have had information about Ruja Ignatova, a Bulgarian individual wanted by the FBI for her role in a global crypto scam. There were suspicions that Kamenov was planning to provide information about Ignatova to US authorities prior to his assassination. Furthermore, there were concerns about potential links between Ignatova and South Africa, as her brother Konstantin Ignatov had previously visited the country.
Bulgaria’s former chief prosecutor had publicly claimed that Kamenov’s murder was linked to a State Capture-style plot to remove him from office. There were allegations that Kamenov and a group of Bulgarian men were monitoring high-level political circles in Bulgaria and planning a plot to oust top law enforcers in the country.
The unfolding events surrounding the murders in Constantia have painted a complex and interconnected web of criminal activities, involving individuals from Bulgaria with ties to international criminal networks. The public’s cooperation and information are crucial in bringing justice to the victims and shedding light on the circumstances surrounding their tragic deaths.
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