It is claimed that Anatol Kotau, a Belarusian who was reported missing in Istanbul, has left the country.

It is claimed that Anatol Kotau, a Belarusian who was reported missing in Istanbul, has left the country.

28.08.2025 21:51

After arriving in Istanbul from Warsaw, the capital of Poland, for personal matters, it has been claimed that Anatol Kotau, the head of the International Department of the Belarus Sports Solidarity Fund, could not be reached. It was reported that he flew to Trabzon on the same day and then exited through the Sea Border Gate.

The Head of the International Department of the Belarus Sports Solidarity Fund and former representative of the People's Crisis Management, Anatol Kotau, boarded a flight from Warsaw on August 21, telling his family and colleagues that he was going to Turkey for personal matters.

BELARUSIAN OFFICIAL WHO CAME TO TURKEY DISAPPEARED

Throughout the day, Kotau was in contact with his family and colleagues, but after a while, he stopped responding. After not hearing from Anatol Kotau following his arrival in Istanbul, his wife informed Belarusian authorities. Following discussions with Turkey, efforts were initiated to locate Anatol Kotau.

Belarusian Anatol Kotau, who is reported to have disappeared in Istanbul, has gone abroad
Anatol Kotau

LEFT TURKEY

During the continuation of the efforts, it was learned that Kotau, who arrived at Istanbul Airport on August 21, had a flight record on the same day for the Istanbul-Trabzon flight and exited Turkey through the Trabzon Sea Border Gate.

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