Interpol Names Anastasiia Berezovska as Suspect in Monaco Bombing of Ukrainian Tycoon
Interpol issues Red Notice for Anastasiia Berezovska after a Monaco parcel bombing on July 3, 2026, that wounded tycoon Vadym Yermolaiev and two relatives.
Monaco-based investigators and Interpol have identified Anastasiia Berezovska as the principal suspect in a parcel bombing that seriously wounded a Ukraine-born construction magnate and two members of his family. The police notice, posted on July 3, 2026, seeks her arrest on charges including attempted murder and placing an explosive device in a public place. Monaco prosecutors say forensic work and an expanding inquiry point to a planned, targeted attack against the family.
Interpol issues Red Notice for Berezovska
The international police organisation posted a Red Notice naming Anastasiia Berezovska, 39, as the chief suspect sought by Monegasque authorities. The notice lists attempted murder, criminal conspiracy and placing an explosive device among the offences she is accused of, signalling the case has moved to a cross-border phase. Interpol alerts are used to request the location and provisional arrest of a person pending extradition, and the Red Notice has mobilised law enforcement cooperation across Europe.
Victims reported as Vadym Yermolaiev, his partner and son
Monaco officials have not publicly released the identities of the three people wounded at the entrance of an apartment building, saying only that they are a family who appear to have been specifically targeted. Media reports have identified the principal victim as Vadym Yermolaiev, a Ukraine-born construction tycoon who has publicly said he renounced Ukrainian citizenship nearly a decade ago. Prosecutors said the partner remained in critical condition, while the son was also injured, and authorities noted two additional bystanders suffered minor wounds.
Forensics point to remote detonation and disguise
Deputy prosecutor Morgan Raymond told reporters investigators believe the explosive device was detonated remotely, and that forensic remains of the device are currently being analysed in France. Initial witness reports and CCTV footage suggested the attacker was a heavily built man in a bucket hat, but a subsequent review revealed the assailant was a woman using male clothing and physical disguise. Authorities have highlighted those details as part of reconstructing the events and identifying how the device was planted without immediate detection.
European police trace escape route and carry out searches
Investigators say the suspect used a rented vehicle bearing German licence plates and then fled through France into other European countries before returning to her country of residence. Judicial sources told investigators her last known address is in Germany, and German criminal police confirmed they searched a rented flat and vehicle linked to a 39-year-old Ukrainian woman as part of the probe. Police in at least two other countries have been involved in tracing movements, and two men detained briefly in connection with the attack were later released, authorities said.
Prosecutors examine possibility of accomplices or handlers
Monaco’s lead prosecutor has said the sophistication of the explosive device and the method of attack suggest the suspect may not have acted alone. Investigators are exploring whether the bombing was facilitated by accomplices, aided by external planners, or carried out on behalf of another party. That line of inquiry has broadened cooperation with European partners as authorities look for digital, financial and logistical links that could indicate a wider network.
Monaco reaction and regional security concerns
The parcel bombing stunned Monaco, a city-state long associated with conspicuous wealth and a dense population of high-net-worth residents, prompting Prince Albert II to describe the incident as “an odious act.” Public services and security agencies were mobilised rapidly in the days following the attack to reassure residents and visitors and to reinforce protective measures around diplomatic and high-profile addresses. The incident also comes amid heightened sensitivity across Europe about transnational hit-and-run attacks tied to the wider conflict between Russia and Ukraine, and intelligence officials have warned of an uptick in targeted killings and sabotage since 2022.
The ongoing investigation in Monaco continues to focus on forensic analysis, digital traces and international cooperation to locate and detain the suspect. Authorities have said evidence collected in Germany will be shared with Monegasque prosecutors as the case develops. As law enforcement agencies across several countries coordinate, prosecutors cautioned the public that the probe remains active and subject to new findings as experts examine the device, travel records and communications.