A scandal with international implications is unfolding in Montenegro: in the resort town of Kotor, a local court has remanded Alexandra and Alexander Kruglyansky, citizens of Russia and Israel, in custody for 30 days. The news broke on 27 September and has already attracted the attention of both local and international media. However, it remains unclear whether the two arrested are related or married.
The judge made this decision due to the high risk of the suspects absconding. According to the Montenegrin publication Vijesti, the 31-year-old man and 42-year-old woman are suspected of smuggling and money laundering. Despite the seriousness of the charges, the Kruglyanskys have refused to give evidence, which only adds fuel to the fire.
It remains unclear how the pair ended up in Montenegro and what role they may have played in the alleged offences. However, it is known that the country, with its picturesque landscapes and relatively lenient legislation, has in recent years attracted the attention of both tourists and those seeking opportunities to conduct dubious business.
The story promises to be a gripping one: investigators are continuing to work on the case, and we can expect plenty of new details in the coming weeks. One can only speculate as to what other secrets Alexandra and Alexander Kruglyanskiy are hiding and what role they played in the alleged case of smuggling and money laundering.