Interpol asked to help solve attempted murder case

INTERPOL have been asked to help investigate the affairs of Dimitri Loginoff, 52, the Russian businessman who police think was the target of a high intensity bomb explosion in Pyla on Tuesday early morning.

Police have asked Interpol to contribute in their efforts to gather as much information as possible on Loginoff’s professional affairs, police chief Michalis Papageorgiou yesterday said.

A range of possibilities are being investigated including that of the perpetrators coming from abroad, Papageorgiou said.

Loginoff will be questioned as soon as he is feeling well enough, Papageorgiou said adding that his testimony would shed light on the investigation.

Loginoff was walking from Dasouli beach towards a cluster of holiday homes after a morning swim.

The bomb went off just as Loginoff was passing by leading the police to think that the device was remote-controlled and that the perpetrators were watching him.

He was rushed to Larnaca General Hospital with injuries to his legs and abdomen where doctors reportedly had to remove his spleen after lengthy surgery.

His condition, described as “very serious” has been slightly improved and is non-critical, Papageorgiou yesterday said.

Loginoff has been living in Cyprus for about fifteen years with his wife.

He has two children who are currently studying abroad.

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