Three of the four children of the richest man in Denmark died in the attacks in Sri Lanka

Three of the four children of the Danish billionaire Anders Holch Povlsen, fashion group owner Bestseller and largest shareholder of the Internet sales brand ASOS, died in Sunday's attacks in Sri Lanka, said a spokesman for the company.

"Unfortunately, we can confirm that it is true, we ask that the privacy of the family be respected and we will not make any other comments"said Jesper Stubkier, head of communications for Bestseller.

The identity and age of the victims have not been disclosed. According to the Danish press, Anders Holch Povlsen, his wife Anne Holch Povlsen and their four children were on holiday in Sri Lanka.

Alma, one of the potential victims, had shared a photo of her brothers, Astrid, Agnes and Alfred, as well as other scenes on the country's beaches.

At least 290 people died and 500 others were injured during attacks during which 24 people were arrested until Monday, although no individual or armed group badumed responsibility for the attack. responsibility.

Sri Lankan police have estimated that among the dead, there are at least 32 strangers and another 30 are hospitalized.

Considered the richest person in DenmarkAnders Holch Povlsen, 46, inherited the fashion group Bestseller, founded in 1975 by his parents, Merete and Troels Holch Povlsen. The group, which boasts nearly 3,000 outlets in 70 countries, owns brands such as Vero Moda, Only and Jack & Jones.

According to estimates by Forbes magazine, the entrepreneur a fortune of USD 7,900 million, which places it in position 252 among the world's magnates.

Holch Povlsen is also the majority shareholder of the British online fashion brand ASOS and is part of the capital of Zalando, a German internet sales specialist.

On Sunday, eight explosions in several parts of Sri Lanka left at least 290 dead and 500 wounded.

On Monday, the government accused the local Islamist group, the National Thowheeth Jama & # 39; ath (NTJ), of being behind the suicide bombings perpetrated on Easter Sunday.

(With information from AFP)