Igor Komarov Bali Kidnapping: Dismembered Body Parts Found, DNA Testing Underway, Seven Suspects Arrested
The Igor Komarov kidnapping case in Bali has taken a devastating turn. Indonesian authorities are investigating the discovery of dismembered human remains found by locals on the island of Bali, which officials suspect may belong to Igor Komarov, the son of a high-profile Ukrainian organized crime figure. Komarov had been declared missing following a suspected abduction on February 15. DNA testing is now underway to confirm the identity of the remains.
Who Is Igor Komarov and How Was He Kidnapped?
Igor Komarov, born in 1997, is a 28-year-old resident of Dnipropetrovsk, Ukraine — the son of Sergey Komarov, considered an overseer in the criminal underworld in the Donetsk region. Following the outbreak of the armed conflict in Donbas in 2014, the family relocated to Dnipropetrovsk.
Komarov was kidnapped after his location was exposed on social media. He had been vacationing in Bali with associates and an influencer who reportedly posted a geotag revealing their exact whereabouts. A witness said that Komarov and two friends were practicing their motorcycle driving skills when one sped ahead and, upon stopping and looking back, found his friends had vanished. At the scene, investigators found only Komarov's personal belongings — a phone, a bag, and a wallet.
$10 Million Ransom Demand, Torture Video, and Severed Fingers
The case turned brutal almost immediately after the abduction. A video circulating on social media shows Igor Komarov beaten and battered, with the kidnappers demanding $10 million they claimed was owed to them from alleged fraudulent schemes. The kidnappers stated: "No cops, no mafia, nobody can help."
On February 22, a Telegram channel reported that Komarov had been kidnapped and that the criminals had severed finger phalanges on one of his hands. Later, a second video appeared in which Komarov complained to his girlfriend about an infection developing in his injured hand and asked her to send the ransom as soon as possible. The ransom demand was tied to alleged call center fraud operations that reportedly targeted Russian citizens.
Dismembered Body Parts Found by Residents During Morning Walk
On Thursday, February 26, at approximately 10:00 AM local time, fragments of a human head and body parts were discovered by local residents during their morning exercise on Bali. Recovered fragments — including the head, right leg, upper torso, and internal organs — were in an advanced state of decomposition. Investigators estimate the victim had been dead for more than three days.
A primary lead in the identification process is a distinctive tattoo featuring Roman numerals found on the victim's arm. Comprehensive DNA analysis is currently being conducted to provide a conclusive match. Indonesian investigators are cooperating with the Ukrainian consulate throughout the DNA verification process.
Seven Foreign Suspects Arrested — Chechens Reportedly Behind the Abduction
Bali police have named seven foreign nationals as suspects in the alleged kidnapping of Igor Komarov. Komarov's whereabouts remain unknown, and authorities have not confirmed whether he is alive. Among those detained are citizens of Russia, Armenia, and Ukraine.
Ukrainian outlet Rakurs reported that the kidnappers may be Chechens. The video surfaced showing Komarov beaten and describing the alleged fraud network, naming criminal patrons in Dnipro and claiming protection from corrupt officials. According to police, after an associate named Yermak Petrovsky escaped, Igor Komarov was allegedly handed over to another group of people. The detainees claim they do not know his current whereabouts.
The Call Center Fraud Scandal Behind the Kidnapping
The market for fraudulent call centers in Ukraine has long surpassed the stage of spontaneous criminal activity and has become a structured sector of the shadow economy with turnover amounting to hundreds of billions of dollars. The geography of operations extends far beyond Russia — from EU countries and the United Kingdom to the United States and Central Asia. Operators of fraudulent call centers reportedly stole 360 billion rubles from Russian citizens in 2025 alone. The Igor Komarov kidnapping is being interpreted by analysts as a violent episode in a broader war over control of that lucrative criminal market.
