Mystery on the Moscow river: Top exchange exec found dead

Georgy Chibisov, a businessman and head of marketing for the Moscow Stock Exchange, tragically disappeared on Saturday evening after a boat trip. He was 44 years old.

According to the portal rbc.ru, Chibisov sent his wife a disturbing message, claiming that he was "going for a walk," after which he disappeared without a trace.

His worried wife immediately notified the police. Chibisov’s friends, who accompanied him on a walk along the river, testified that they saw him board a boat leaving the dock. He then fell into the water. They initially attempted to search for him themselves but eventually called rescuers.

The body of the 44-year-old was found the next day. Moscow investigators have launched a criminal investigation into Chibisov's death, alleging a "violation of traffic safety regulations and the operation of water transport, resulting in a person’s death due to negligence."

This is not the first such incident. In recent years, there have been many reports of mysterious deaths among leading Russian businessmen, particularly those connected to the fuel industry.

Just a few days ago, media reported the discovery of the body of a former bank manager, 72-year-old Alexander Kolpakov. Preliminary information suggested that the cause of death was cancer.

Chibisov's death has shaken the Russian business world, sparking numerous speculations about the reasons for his sudden disappearance and tragic death.