Killers demanded ransom after murdering Russian businessman in Thailand: details
The location near a pond in Pattaya where the dismembered body was found buried in shallow pits.
Details have emerged about the killing of Russian businessman Mikhail Yemelyanov in Thailand. As investigation established, the criminals killed the man on the day of his abduction, 7 January, but they continued to demand a ransom for his release from his relatives. This was reported by the Pattaya City Police Department.
“Mikhail Yemelyanov was killed on the very first day of his abduction, 7 January. Meanwhile, the criminals for almost two weeks after that date demanded a ransom of $120,000 from his relatives for his release, and then even increased the amount to $140,000,” — writes RIA Novosti citing police.
30-year-old Mikhail Yemelyanov went missing in Thailand on 7 January 2026. The man lost contact after a meeting with a business partner. On 1 February, police discovered the body, dismembered into five parts and buried in five shallow pits by a pond on the outskirts of Pattaya.
On the same day, in one of the hotels in Bangkok, police found and detained two suspects in the abduction and killing of Yemelyanov — Russian citizens, 35-year-old Yaroslav Demidov and 38-year-old Dmitry Maskalev. During interrogation, they denied involvement in the murder. From Bangkok, they were transported to a prison in Pattaya, where investigative actions are underway.
