[1] Dasaro was employed by the International Finance Corporation, the commercial wing of the World Bank, where he focused on privatization initiatives for Russian industrial companies.
His murder, amidst a backdrop of rising organized crime in Russia, raised concerns about the safety of American citizens and the security of nuclear materials in the country.
[1] Dasaro's death, initially suspected to be a result of a heart attack by Moscow police, was later linked to organized crime.
The circumstances of his murder, including the ransacking of his apartment and the possibility of a large sum of money being the motive, pointed towards a targeted crime.
Additionally, rumors emerged suggesting his involvement in the underground gay community, adding complexity to the investigation.