Archive · 12 Nov 2025
Russian Crypto Millionaire and Wife Dismembered in Dubai After Wallets Found Empty
A rich man named Roman Novak, who dealt with digital money, and his wife Anna were killed in Dubai.
They were tricked into meeting people who pretended to be interested in investing their money.
Instead, these people kidnapped Roman and Anna and demanded the passwords to their digital money accounts.
When they found out the accounts were empty, they allegedly killed Roman and Anna and hid their bodies in the desert.
Police in Dubai found clues like blood and knives.
Some people thought to be involved have been arrested in Russia, including soldiers and a former detective.
Other young people are also suspected.
Russian crypto millionaire Roman Novak and his wife Anna were kidnapped and dismembered in Dubai.
The couple was lured to a meeting in the UAE by individuals posing as investors.
Suspects allegedly demanded cryptocurrency passwords, but found Novak's wallets empty.
After discovering the wallets were empty, the couple was murdered and their remains were buried in the desert.
Eight suspects are believed to be linked to the crime, with three detained in Russia.
- Who
- Roman Novak (38), his wife Anna, and eight suspected individuals.
- What
- Roman Novak and his wife Anna were kidnapped, extorted for cryptocurrency, murdered, and dismembered after their crypto wallets were found to be empty.
- When
- Last seen alive about a month prior to the discovery of their remains. Their severed remains were found buried in the desert recently.
- Where
- Dubai, UAE, with remains found buried in the desert.
- Why
- The perpetrators posed as investors, kidnapped the couple to extort cryptocurrency, and allegedly murdered them when they discovered the crypto wallets were empty.
Suspects Detained in Russia
Suspects Detained in Russia
Identity of Detained Suspects
Suspects Detained in Russia
Three suspects detained in Russia are described as fighters from Putin's war in Ukraine and an ex-murder squad detective.
Suspects Detained in Russia
Three suspects detained in Russia are described as fighters from Putin's war in Ukraine and an ex-murder squad detective.
- Victims
- Roman Novak (38) and his wife Anna
- Location of Incident
- Dubai, UAE; remains found buried in the desert
- Date Last Seen Alive
- Approximately one month prior to discovery of remains
- Alleged Motive
- Kidnapping and extortion for cryptocurrency; murder when wallets were found empty
- Suspects Detained
- Eight individuals, including three in Russia (fighters, ex-detective) and five others under 25
- Evidence Found
- Traces of blood at villa and in car, cache of knives, organizer's T-shirt
