Journalists cite a “high-ranking official” from the Civil Guard who claims that those behind Kuzminov’s murder sent a “clear signal” with their actions.

“Two attackers called out to him and opened fire, although he was hit by six bullets, most of which hit his body, Kuzminov was able to run a short distance before falling,” the authors of the article note.

As noted, Kuzminov led an “immodest life” in Villajoyosa, “wasted money” and drove a black Mercedes S-Class.

Maxim Kuzminov’s father, in a conversation with RT, suggested that his son was “removed.” As El Mundo journalists wrote, the defector spent at most several days in the municipality of Villajoyosa, where his body was found.