Russian Crypto Billionaire Dies In A Suspicious Helicopter Crash

Vyacheslav Taran is the third influential crypto businessman who died of suspicious causes. Reports have also suggested that the helicopter plummeted in clear weather, which makes the death of the Russian businessman strange.

Another unidentified passenger was supposed to join Taran on the VIP helicopter, but he decided against it at the last minute. Taran was a successful and respected offshore specialist who was originally from Vladivostok. He is survived by his Russian wife, Olga (founder of Hello Monaco Media), and his three children.

A Kyiv news agency, UNIAN, alleged that his operations were linked to “The Foreign Intelligence Service of the Russian Federation,” aka “SVR Foreign Espionage Agency,” which was tied to “laundering Russian funds through a system of cryptocurrency operations.” UNIAN had failed to publish any proof in that report.

As Taran’s death happened in France, Nice’s deputy public prosecutor is the authority investigating the crash. He has not ruled out third-party involvement and will not be able to say anything definite without a visit to the crash site.

Other Crypto Gaint Deaths

Vyacheslav Taran’s death is not the only one related to the crypto industry. Two other crypto titans have died in recent weeks. Tiantian Kullander, 30, died “in his sleep” the last week. Another millionaire, Nikolai Mushegian, aged 29, drowned on a Puerto Rico beach.