Brutal Murder of Russian Crypto Millionaire: Roman Novak and Wife Tortured Before Death in UAE Desert

Dec 06, 2025 05:23 pm CST

Russian cryptocurrency millionaire Roman Novak and his wife Ana were tortured and murdered in Dubai after being lured to a meeting with supposed investors. The couple was dismembered and encased in concrete in the desert following a failed ransom plot to access their crypto assets. Six suspects have been arrested in connection with the crime, which may be linked to Novak's controversial past including a fraud conviction and his cryptocurrency application Fintopio that reportedly collected $500 million before suddenly shutting down.