Maria Kovalchuk, a 20-year-old Ukrainian OnlyFans model, was found battered and unconscious on a Dubai roadside in March 2025, with a broken spine and multiple fractured limbs. Now recovering in Norway, she has spoken out about the terrifying assault by “rich Russian kids” who told her, “You belong to us,” revealing a night of violence that left her in a coma and sparked global outrage.
A Party Turned Violent
Maria’s ordeal began after missing a flight to Thailand due to oversleeping. At the Five Jumeirah Village hotel, she met a 19-year-old Russian man she’d encountered at a karaoke bar. He offered a private jet to Thailand and invited her to a party with wealthy Russian and Ukrainian businessmen. “I called my mom to say everything was fine,” Maria told Russian journalist Ksenia Sobchak. But the next day, the mood shifted. The group, drinking heavily, mocked her for not drinking, pushed her, and said, “You belong to us, we will do whatever we want.” They smashed bottles, scattering glass, and took her belongings, including her passport. One woman left wearing Maria’s dress.
When the men hinted at sexual demands, Maria refused. Their aggression escalated. “They were out of control,” she said, alleging one woman slapped her. Maria tried to escape but was dragged back. Seizing a moment when they stepped onto the balcony, she fled to a nearby construction site. “I hid, but they found me,” she recalled. Her memory cuts off, likely from a blow to the head. She believes she was either beaten or thrown, as her injuries suggest a fall or severe assault. A passerby found her in a hotel robe, barely conscious, and called for help.
A Mother’s Outcry
Maria’s mother, Anna, described the attackers as treating her daughter “like a pet” for their entertainment. “When young men have money, they have no boundaries,” she told Daily Mail. “They tormented her to see her fear.” Anna disputes Dubai police claims that Maria fell from a construction site while attempting suicide to “protect her honor,” insisting medical tests showed no intoxication. She noted that UAE authorities covered millions in medical costs but requested Maria not criticize them.
“Porta Potty Party” Rumors Debunked
Early reports speculated Maria attended a “porta potty party,” where influencers are allegedly paid for degrading acts. Maria denied this, stating, “It was a regular party that turned violent.” Her friend, Russian model Angelina Doroshenkova, supported her, refuting claims of sexual slavery. A Ukrainian human trafficking investigation is underway, but no suspects have been charged.
Erased Evidence and Ongoing Recovery
Maria, now wheelchair-bound and using crutches, faces a long recovery after nine surgeries. She alleges Dubai police delayed investigating until CCTV footage was erased after three months, leaving “no evidence.” The accused men, detained briefly, claimed they were “helping” her and face no charges due to lack of evidence. Maria and Anna accuse police of withholding her passport and falsifying testimony.
Maria’s story has ignited calls for justice on X, with users decrying the lack of accountability. Her courage in speaking out highlights the dangers faced by young women in seemingly glamorous settings. Share her story and join the conversation with Talent Recap. ✨
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