Ermolaev accuses Monaco of stalling explosion inquiry
By Zak Jackson, MonacoViews Editorial
Ukrainian businessman Vadim Ermolaev says Monaco's judiciary is failing to cooperate three months after a blast injured him, his partner and their son.
Nearly three months after an explosion left Ukrainian businessman Vadim Ermolaev, his partner and their 13-year-old son seriously injured, Ermolaev has gone public with accusations that Monaco's judicial authorities are not cooperating fully with the investigation into the attack.
Ermolaev is calling for the technical expertise carried out on the explosive device to be shared with authorities in Kiev, arguing that Ukrainian investigators need access to the findings to pursue their own line of enquiry. He has also criticised what he describes as a lack of coordination between the two jurisdictions since the blast.
The explosion, which took place in the Principality, left all three family members with serious injuries and prompted a criminal investigation by Monaco's judicial police. No arrests or formal conclusions have been made public in the months since.
For residents, the case raises questions about how such a serious incident on Monegasque soil is being handled and how transparent the authorities intend to be with a victim who says he has received little clarity on the progress of the inquiry.