# Suspect in Killing of Crypto Businessman Roman Novak and Wife Dies in Custody

By Riza Dagoc

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Published: 2026-10-16T21:53:05.000Z
Updated: 2026-10-16T21:53:05.000Z
Section: Regulation

> Russian prison authorities confirmed Oct. 16 that Vladimir Dalekin died at a St. Petersburg hospital on Sept. 16. He had been detained since November 2025.

Vladimir Dalekin, detained since November 2025 as a suspect in the kidnapping and killing of crypto businessman Roman Novak and his wife, Anna, died in custody at a St. Petersburg hospital, Russian prison authorities confirmed Oct. 16.

Dalekin died on Sept. 16 after a chronic illness. The confirmation came one month after his death.

Russian investigators allege Novak and Anna were abducted in the United Arab Emirates in October 2025 and killed. Investigators also allege the suspects tried to force Novak to provide access to his crypto wallet.

The investigation into another suspect has concluded, and the case is expected to go to court soon.