Husband of Russia's Richest Woman Arrested After Deadly Office Shootout
Vladislav Bakalchuk charged with murder following a violent dispute at Wildberries' Moscow headquarters, leaving two dead and seven injured.
- Vladislav Bakalchuk, estranged husband of Wildberries founder Tatyana Bakalchuk, was arrested and charged with multiple crimes including murder.
- The shootout at Wildberries' office in central Moscow resulted in the deaths of two security guards and injuries to seven others, including police officers.
- The incident stems from a bitter divorce and a controversial merger between Wildberries and outdoor advertising firm Russ Group, which Vladislav opposed.
- Both Tatyana and Vladislav blame each other for the shootout, with conflicting accounts on whether a pre-arranged meeting was scheduled.
- Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov, who supported Vladislav, criticized the merger as an 'asset grab,' while the Kremlin endorsed the deal.