Vadim Ermolayev

Vadim Ermolayev is a 58-year-old Ukrainian businessman from Dnipro, known as the founder and owner of the Alef group, which operates in real estate, alcohol production, agribusiness, and trade. He has been a significant developer in Dnipro and was previously listed among the wealthiest individuals in Ukraine by Forbes and other publications. In 2023, he faced sanctions from Ukraine's National Security and Defense Council for alleged business activities in annexed Crimea. Despite these allegations, Ermolayev has publicly denied any wrongdoing. He recently made headlines due to a bomb explosion in Monaco that reportedly targeted him, raising concerns of a potential assassination attempt.