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Anton Panov: Victim of Fraud Before Death at Russian Embassy in Cyprus – Reports in Foreign Media

Published January 16, 2026, 05:19
Anton Panov: Victim of Fraud Before Death at Russian Embassy in Cyprus – Reports in Foreign Media

The death of Anton Panov, an employee at the Russian embassy in Nicosia, continues to be a topic of interest in Russian media. New reports indicate that Panov was a victim of fraud in a real estate investment in Crimea, having lost a significant amount of money. Furthermore, it is revealed that Panov had worked for Russian intelligence and security services, including the FSB, for many years. The autopsy showed that the death was due to hanging, while the case remains under investigation.