The Russians are coming...all of them.
Santo Domingo. – A Russian citizen’s purchase of a stolen pistol used to gun down Police colonel Virgilio Casilla has prompted the authorities’ interest on the number of individuals from that nation who live in the Dominican Republic, mainly since the Antinarcotics Agency (DNCD) began to report the arrests of people headed to Moscow carrying drugs.
Since 2000 intelligence agencies register 1,144 Russians, 473 of which have permanent residence, confirmed by Immigration Agency sources quoted by news source eldia.com.do, which reports that many of the Russians live the resort regions of Puerto Plata and Punta Cana.
The investigation began with the arrest of the Russian Mikail Sulin, who allegedly paid RD$100,000 for a pistol used in the officer’s homicide, but was released on bond by Puerto Plata judge Yakaira Vélez.
DNCD files show that 12 Russians are currently in Dominican prisons, mainly in Higuey (east).
From: United States
First, how did the pistol become 'stolen'?? Should it not have been locked away as 'evidence'?? That has to be one of the most bizarre and unfortunate cases I have heard in a long time.
From: Dominican Republic, Puerto Plata
They should check on the multimillion investments by Russians in some areas.
Nah, they won't do that.
Might as well collect that hush money.
Written by: curlando, 9 Feb 2011 10:07 AM
From: United States, Bronx
Two years ago I was in Sosua and it amazed me how many Russians are living in Sosua and Cabarette. Plus, they are buying everything in site with cash.
You will also notice a lot of stray dogs missing in the North also.
Written by: martin, 9 Feb 2011 10:16 AM
From: United States, boston to S.P.M 23
Russians don't jus go 2 another country 2 visits trust me there always a business behind
From: United States, FREEPORT, Long Island.... (Look, beyond the words)
First, it was said that the russian purchased the stolen gold chain that was never taken because there were to many people. What am I to believe?
From: Germany
There are rumors of Russian money laundry abroad, the German authoroties investigate very strictly each deal in the Real Estate business with Russians. One should do the same in the DR
From: Germany
There are rumors of Russian money laundry abroad, the German authoroties investigate very strictly each deal in the Real Estate business with Russians. One should do the same in the DR
Written by: Yucahu, 9 Feb 2011 11:20 AM
From: United States, Miami
I love the Russians they love to PARTY!!!! The Ruskies very quickly take over criminal activities, the colombians AND the russians having fun in DR? This is SCARY!!!!
From: United States, Yonkers, NY
There goes the neighborhood
From: Dominican Republic, vieja Santo Domingo
you could hardly expect poor russians to come here to the caribbean ..so those who do come here ,and I am sure many have dirty money ,come here to spend big and buy what they want
Written by: Perez, 9 Feb 2011 3:37 PM
From: Dominican Republic
Mafia redux. I seen a big mansion in Sosua-Cabarete area, and they even have the family name on the front!
From: Dominican Republic, vieja Santo Domingo
and further more Perez ,,there appears to be no problems with their title
Written by: danny00, 9 Feb 2011 5:55 PM
From: United States, syosset, key west, santo domingo AND NOW THE GLOBE TROTTER
tough people.
have some friends that live in st.petersburg russia.
yes the poor which their are many in russia do not travel.
yes many mafia from russia we have them in brooklyn new york in brighton beach. many are hard working people . many are scared of their own yes many in the pop area and have been their for years doing business .
payoffs for the local police so they can run their prostitutes ladys they bring with them from russia. they had a web site for this business this was about 5-6 years ago i dont know if they are still in business.they where charging about $5,000us for a week in the dr with their russian ladys. for sure they are not getting jobs driving taxis in the dr.
Written by: SUNHOV, 9 Feb 2011 6:02 PM
From: United States
BernardJeanPierre, 9 Feb 2011 9:30 AM
From: United States
First, how did the pistol become 'stolen'?? Should it not have been locked away as 'evidence'?? That has to be one of the most bizarre and unfortunate cases I have heard in a long time.
Dear BernardJeanPierre,
You should really read the articles that have been posted in the newspaper since Jan 21. Lt. Colonel Casilla Miyalla was killed and the killers took his pistol with them an them sold it to Mr. Mikail Sulin who should be in jail with all the people involved in his killing.
Written by: danny00, 9 Feb 2011 6:11 PM
From: United States, syosset, key west, santo domingo AND NOW THE GLOBE TROTTER
,,there appears to be no problems with their title
LETS BE FAIR NOW PLEASE
dont u think every one that buys a home or apt should get their title?
how would a dominican feel when be went to the states or other contry's worked hard for many years bought a home them later found out the papers where not legal?
this should not happen to any one. [many dominicans in the states that own homes} did u ever hear of them getting screwed where they did not receive their property?.
no caps.
Written by: bernies, 9 Feb 2011 7:41 PM
From: United States, key west fl
well we got them all the Colobians and now the Russian.
Written by: HONEST, 9 Feb 2011 8:49 PM
From: Netherlands Antilles
what the russians are involved? it sounds like a james bond´s movie
From: Haiti
If you want to see Russian investment, head to the town of Juan Dolio. I was there at the beach recently and almost every abandoned building is being bought by them and refurbished as luxury apartments. There are so few buyers right now and most of these apartments are empty. They have to get rid of their tons and tons of cash somehow. Aren't they the number 1 gangsters in New York right now?
Written by: Perez, 10 Feb 2011 3:45 PM
From: Dominican Republic
se jodio la vaina! DR have the best from around the world!.
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Nah, they won't do that.
Might as well collect that hush money.
You will also notice a lot of stray dogs missing in the North also.
have some friends that live in st.petersburg russia.
yes the poor which their are many in russia do not travel.
yes many mafia from russia we have them in brooklyn new york in brighton beach. many are hard working people . many are scared of their own yes many in the pop area and have been their for years doing business .
payoffs for the local police so they can run their prostitutes ladys they bring with them from russia. they had a web site for this business this was about 5-6 years ago i dont know if they are still in business.they where charging about $5,000us for a week in the dr with their russian ladys. for sure they are not getting jobs driving taxis in the dr.
From: United States
First, how did the pistol become 'stolen'?? Should it not have been locked away as 'evidence'?? That has to be one of the most bizarre and unfortunate cases I have heard in a long time.
Dear BernardJeanPierre,
You should really read the articles that have been posted in the newspaper since Jan 21. Lt. Colonel Casilla Miyalla was killed and the killers took his pistol with them an them sold it to Mr. Mikail Sulin who should be in jail with all the people involved in his killing.
LETS BE FAIR NOW PLEASE
dont u think every one that buys a home or apt should get their title?
how would a dominican feel when be went to the states or other contry's worked hard for many years bought a home them later found out the papers where not legal?
this should not happen to any one. [many dominicans in the states that own homes} did u ever hear of them getting screwed where they did not receive their property?.
no caps.