Influencer Konstantin Galich found dead in Kyiv, suspected suicide

Konstantin Galich, a 32-year-old Ukrainian cryptocurrency trader and influencer known online as Kostya Kudo, was found dead on Oct. 11 in a Lamborghini parked in the Obolonskyi district of Kyiv, police said. Authorities reported the body had a gunshot wound to the head and a firearm registered to Galich was found at the scene. Kyiv police are treating the death as a possible suicide and have opened a criminal investigation under Article 115, Part 1 of the Criminal Code to clarify the circumstances.

Police and local reports said investigators are examining whether the wound was self-inflicted or the result of foul play. Galich’s death was confirmed in a post on his Telegram channel that said, “Konstantin Kudo tragically passed away. The causes are being investigated. We will keep you posted on any further news.” Relatives and acquaintances told police that Galich had expressed depression linked to financial difficulties and had sent farewell messages in the days before his death, according to statements released by investigators.

Galich was a prominent figure in the Eastern European crypto community, cofounding a trading education project and building substantial followings...