Scientist who created the Sputnik V COVID vaccine strangled in his apartment by intruder
Following the discovery of a scientist's body in his Moscow apartment yesterday, Russia's investigative committee has launched a murder investigation.
Following the discovery of a scientist's body in his Moscow apartment yesterday, Russia's investigative committee has launched a murder investigation.
Andrey Botikov, known as one of the 18 scientists who worked on the Sputnik V coronavirus vaccine in 2020, was identified as the man who had been strangled to death with a belt in northwest Moscow.
Previous reports indicated that he had survived the encounter after an intruder broke into his home and began arguing with him over money.
But a 29-year-old man has since been arrested and charged with the murder of the scientist.
The Investigative Committee of Russia said they found the suspect in 'the shortest possible time' after he tried to flee the scene.
They claim he confessed to the crime during an interrogation.
The committee also reported the defendant had already been prosecuted for committing another 'serious' crime.
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