Sofia, May 4: The mystery surrounding the Bulgarian mobile phone number +359 888 888 888 has been heightened by a string of unsettling incidents involving its previous owners. According to a 2010 Daily Mail report, three persons who had this number died young, sparking rumours and superstitions. Vladimir Grashnov, the former CEO of the Bulgarian mobile operator Mobitel, was the first person connected to this number. At the age of 48, Grashnov succumbed to cancer in 2001. The incident sparked rumours that his sickness resulted from radioactive poisoning, for which a rival company was reportedly responsible. Loch Ness Monster Caught on Camera? British Holidaymaker Believes He Saw ‘Nessie’ as He Captured Mysterious Black Shape in Water in Scottish Highlands Loch.

A Series of Creepy Events Followed After Grashnov's Death

After Grashnov's death, the number was acquired by a suspected mafia named Konstantin Dimitrov. In 2003, while conducting an inspection of his drug-smuggling activities in the Netherlands, Dimitrov was tragically killed. It is said that the killing was carried out by Russian mafia members who were jealous of Dimitrov's success.

Then, the unfortunate number was purchased by a dubious-looking businessman named Konstantin Dishliev. In 2005, Dishliev suffered a similar fate after being shot dead outside a restaurant in Sofia, Bulgaria. Dishliev was reportedly part of a significant cocaine trafficking ring, which ultimately contributed to his death. Travel Tip of the Week: Know About India's Mysterious Hide and Seek Beach in Odisha.

Mysterious Mobile Phone Number Gets Suspended

When someone tries to call the number today, they get a message stating that the phone is "outside network coverage." The business that owns the number, Mobitel, declined to comment, saying they don't discuss specific numbers, as reported by Daily Mail. However, the enigmatic past of +359 888 888 888 has been a subject of discussion among people in Bulgaria, leading many to wonder if these sad occurrences are the result of pure chance or if there are other forces behind them.

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