HomeWorldIn the Zhytomyr region,...

In the Zhytomyr region, a group of racketeers was detained who “knocked out” money from a fighter of the Armed Forces of Ukraine

The attackers threatened to maim and then kill the soldier’s pregnant wife if she did not give them 190,000 hryvnias.

The Security Service, together with the National Police, neutralized a powerful criminal group engaged in racketeering in the Zhytomyr region. This was reported by the SBU press service on Wednesday, August 16.

Every day, attackers “knock out” large sums of money from people under fictitious reasons or due to artificially provoked conflict situations. In case of refusal to pay “tribute”, gang members kidnapped people and took them to specially equipped dungeons in Korostyshev.

In the dungeons, the racketeers used especially brutal torture on the victims. Information about the rape of several women by the defendants is also being examined.

SBU employees documented the extortion of 190,000 hryvnias from a serviceman of one of the combat brigades performing front line tasks. The assailants threatened to maim and then kill the pregnant wife of a Ukrainian soldier if she did not hand over the full amount of money to the rackets.

As a result of the special operation, the Security Service detained two leaders and six active members of the gang in an attempt to transfer part of the money from the victim to them.

The gang was organized by two local criminals. In the gang, they attracted their acquaintances, who had previously been prosecuted for serious crimes.

During searches of the defendants’ residence and their vehicle, a large amount of cash, unregistered military weapons, brass knuckles, baseball bats, various bladed weapons, a list of victims, bank cards and mobiles phones they used in criminal activities were found.

It was planned to inform the detainees about the suspicion of extortion, causing damage to property on a large scale, committed by an organized group under martial law, associated with the infliction of grievous bodily harm.

The issue of choosing a measure of restraint in the form of detention is being decided. The attackers face up to 12 years in prison.

Recall that earlier the SBU neutralized a criminal group in the Chernihiv region, engaged in extortion. In Kharkiv, “werewolves” were detained, under the guise of SBU officers, robbing local residents.

news Correspondent.net on Telegram. Subscribe to our channel Athletistic

Source: korrespondent

- A word from our sponsors -

Most Popular

LEAVE A REPLY

Please enter your comment!
Please enter your name here

More from Author

- A word from our sponsors -

Read Now

James Gunn confirms post-credit scene in ‘Superman’

With the next launch, the new creative director of the DC universe, James Gunn, confirms that 'Superman' will have scenes you creditsThe premiere of the new Steel Man movie is getting closer and closer and with it news is being released by the producers. 'Superman' will be...

Blackpink’s Jennie joins the list of ‘best albums of 2025, so far’

Blackpink member Jennie enters the list of 'best albums of 2025, so far' pleasing criticism; look!DIVA! With great influence on the music industry, Rolling Stone magazine shares annually in early June the 66 albums considered by its critics the best of the year so far. Including all...

5 Pixar movies that everyone needs to watch

In addition to Toy Story, who was the studio's first long -term movie; Check out 5 more Pixar animations that everyone needs to watch!How many Pixar movies have you watched? The studio, which emerged independently on February 3, 1986 launching only short films, took an important step...

What films make up the age of Disney’s Renaissance?

Find out what are the films responsible for composing one of the most loved eras by fans of Disney productions: the RenaissanceWith over 100 years of history, Disney is one of the main companies of world entertainment. Over the course of a century, the studio was responsible...