Vladislav Bakalchuk, the estranged husband of Russia’s richest woman and Wildberries CEO Tatyana Bakalchuk, was arrested on Thursday, charged with several serious crimes, including murder, following a deadly armed raid at the company’s central Moscow offices. The violent incident left two people dead and has thrown the billionaire’s family into the public eye amidst their ongoing divorce. According to reports, the raid occurred on Wednesday, resulting in the deaths of two individuals, including a security guard, at Wildberries’ headquarters, located just a few streets from the Kremlin. The tragedy occurred only weeks after the company finalized a controversial merger deal, which Vladislav Bakalchuk had publicly criticized and Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov had vowed to stop.
Billionaire’s Husband Faces Multiple Charges After Violent Incident
Vladislav Bakalchuk has been detained for 48 hours and faces multiple charges, including murder, attempted murder, assaulting a law enforcement officer, and vigilantism, according to a statement released by his legal team. His lawyers argue that Vladislav was headed to the Wildberries offices for a “pre-agreed meeting to settle a corporate conflict.” However, the situation quickly escalated, leading to the deadly shooting. Vladislav alleges that staff at the office fired the first shots, a claim that has been met with skepticism. Tatyana Bakalchuk, the majority owner of Wildberries, dismissed her estranged husband’s claims, calling them “absurd.” In a tearful message to the public, she expressed shock and dismay at his actions, questioning his motives and the impact on their family.
Tatyana Bakalchuk Denounces Husband’s Actions
Tatyana Bakalchuk, who founded Wildberries in 2004 and grew it into Russia’s largest online retailer, took to social media to denounce her husband’s involvement in the raid. She made an emotional plea, addressing Vladislav directly, saying, “Vladislav, what are you doing? How are you going to look in the eyes of your parents and our children?” Bakalchuk also refuted her estranged husband’s claims that the raid was part of a planned negotiation, stating, “No one agreed to any negotiations.” Her public statement highlighted the deepening rift between the couple as they navigate their divorce and the fallout from the violent event at her company.
Corporate Conflict and Merger Deal Linked to Raid
The timing of the raid coincides with a controversial merger deal that Wildberries had recently finalized, a deal that Vladislav Bakalchuk had criticized. Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov also voiced strong opposition to the merger, vowing to stop it. While details of the corporate conflict remain unclear, it has become apparent that tensions surrounding the deal may have played a significant role in the events leading up to the raid.
Wildberries, initially founded as an online clothing reseller, has since expanded into a massive e-commerce marketplace offering a wide variety of products. Under Tatyana’s leadership, the company has grown into Russia’s largest online retailer, with her net worth propelling her to international recognition. According to Bloomberg’s Billionaire Index in 2021, she was ranked the 40th richest woman in the world and the first self-made female billionaire from Russia.
While Tatyana remains the majority owner of Wildberries, her estranged husband holds a one-percent stake in the company. The legal and personal battles surrounding the couple, coupled with the corporate conflict and recent violent events, have created a storm of controversy for Russia’s leading online retailer. The situation continues to unfold as Vladislav Bakalchuk faces his charges and the aftermath of the deadly raid.
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