MALMO, SWEDEN – Two British men who traveled to Sweden to promote their travel agency, Empire Holidays, are feared dead in a double murder. The bodies of London-based business partners Juan Cifuentes, 33, and Farooq Abdulrazak, 37, were discovered in a burnt-out car on a dirt road in Malmo. The two friends had embarked on a trip to Denmark to market their agency, but failed to return to London as expected.
Reports indicate that the burnt-out car, a black Toyota Rav4 rental, was found after the victims were shot and the vehicle set ablaze. Although authorities have not officially confirmed the identities of the deceased, friends and family have identified them. An urgent appeal on social media, complete with names and photographs of the victims, was circulated as news of the tragedy spread.
Yussef Amiah, a close friend of the victims, expressed shock and disbelief at the loss of Mr. Abdulrazak, whom he described as an older brother figure. The confirmation of their deaths has left their community reeling, with many struggling to come to terms with the tragic events. The men were supposed to return home on Monday evening but never made it back, leaving loved ones anxiously awaiting their arrival.
Details surrounding the circumstances of the murders remain sparse, with Swedish authorities continuing their investigation into the case. As friends and family mourn the loss of Cifuentes and Abdulrazak, the community has come together to support one another during this difficult time. The impact of their deaths has rippled far beyond their tight-knit circle, underscoring the profound loss felt by all who knew them.