The man’s body parts were packed into several bags next to an electric saw, according to authorities.
The New York Police Department confirmed that a man’s dismembered body was found in a Lower East Side apartment on Tuesday.
A police source told CNN that the deceased was identified as Fahim Saleh, 33, a venture capitalist and CEO of Nigerian-based startup Gokada.
Video surveillance Monday shows Saleh entering the elevator of his apartment building that opens directly to his seventh-floor condo, according to the source. A man dressed in black, the alleged murderer, carries a bag to the elevator and joins Saleh. When Saleh enters his apartment, the assailant attacked Saleh.
We are deeply saddened to inform you of the sudden and tragic loss of our founder and CEO, Fahim Saleh. Fahim was a great leader, inspiration and positive light for all of us.
– Gokada – We deliver now (@GokadaNG) July 15, 2020 @GokadaNG
“The criminal had a suitcase. He was very professional,” a police source told Daily News.
Police were called to the scene after Saleh’s sister came to see him because they had not heard from Saleh in more than a day. She called 9-1-1- after discovering her dismembered body.
The body parts were reportedly placed in various plastic bags near an electric saw.
“We have a torso, a head that has been removed, arms and legs. Everything is still on stage. We have no reason,” said the New York police spokesman sergeant. Carlos Nieves told the store.
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According to sources, authorities are still investigating how the suspect left the apartment building.
Saleh was an American from Bangladesh who founded, in addition to Gokada, a prank calling website, venture capital firm Adventure Capital and a transportation company called Patheo.
In April 2019, he was named CEO of Gokada.
“We used to call him Elon Musk from the developing world. He was like the Energizer Bunny,” a longtime friend told the New York Post.
The friend added: “His best friend in Dubai called me sobbing on the phone, ‘They took my son, they took my son!’ He played the ukulele, he was so full of ideas. “
Gokada paid tribute to Saleh on Twitter.
“Fahim was a great leader, inspiration and positive light for all of us,” the statement said. “Our hearts go out to your friends, family and all those who feel the pain and anguish we are currently experiencing, here at Gokada. All updates and changes will be communicated to you as it unfolds. Forever in our hearts.” .
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