
Bali Indonesia, World WartaGlobal. Id
19/8/2025
Two Ukrainian twins, Mykyta Volovod and Ivan Volovod, testified in court that Oleg Tkachuk is the mastermind behind a drug laboratory in Bali. The twins' testimony significantly shifts the role of Roman Nazarenko, the accused, from the main culprit to an intermediary.
Key Points
- Roman Nazarenko's Role: Roman introduced the twins to Oleg Tkachuk and facilitated communication, but Oleg was the one who funded and controlled the operation.
- Oleg Tkachuk's Involvement: Oleg provided the chemicals for drug production and gave orders via Telegram.
- Witness Testimony: Mykyta and Ivan Volovod's testimony contradicts their previous statements to the police, with the twins now claiming Roman's role was limited.
- *Roman's Defense*: Roman's lawyers argue that he was merely an intermediary and not the mastermind behind the operation.
- Charges and Sentence: Roman faces life imprisonment under Indonesian law for his alleged involvement in producing mephedrone and cultivating hydroponic cannabis.
Investigation and Trial
- Roman's Arrest: Roman was arrested in Thailand on December 22, 2024, after being on the run for months.
- Oleg Tkachuk's Statu*: Oleg Tkachuk remains a fugitive.
- Trial Proceedings: The trial is ongoing, with the prosecution presenting evidence and witnesses to prove Roman's involvement in the drug operation ¹.
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