Police are investigating a body found on Avdimou beach in Cyprus. The body is not yet identified. It was found in a decomposed state. This makes it hard to know who it is. Investigators are doing a forensic examination. They are also looking for a link to a missing person.
A person found the body on Wednesday afternoon. They told the authorities. People from the British Bases secured the area. The British Bases have authority in that part of Cyprus. Police looked at the body first. Then, an international forensic expert did a detailed examination. This happened on Thursday.
It is difficult to identify the person. The body is very decomposed. Special lab tests are being done. These tests include DNA and toxicology. Investigators are checking if the body is Vladislav Baumgertner. He is a 56-year-old Russian businessman. He has been missing since January 7. His disappearance was already a big news story.
This discovery has caused a security alert. This shows the situation might be serious. The forensic tests are continuing. Scientists are working in the lab. The results are expected soon. These results will help confirm the identity. They will also help understand how the person died. For now, the identity of the person on the beach is a mystery.