Russian National Claims 'Salvation' for 15 Women, Arrested for Double Murder in Goa

• Alexey Leonov, a Russian national, arrested in Goa for the murder of two Russian women, Elena Vaneeva and Elena Kastanova.
• Accused claims to have 'granted salvation' to 15 women, but police have only found evidence for two murders.
• Murders reportedly stemmed from disputes over borrowed money and a 'fire crown' used by one victim, a fire dancer.
• Police suspect the accused's claims of 15 murders are an attempt to mislead the investigation; he is believed to be mentally unstable and frequently intoxicated.
• Alexey Leonov, a fireworks artist, had a long-term Indian visa and frequently traveled to Goa for work.

Why It Matters: Russian national Alexey Leonov arrested in Goa for double murder, claims 'salvation' for 15 women.