The prosecutors of the Odesa District Prosecutor's Office have submitted an indictment to the court concerning three individuals for extortion with threats of violence, committed by a group of individuals (Part 4, Article 189 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine).
In March of this year, three men organized a 'black business' and began to blackmail a resident of Odessa via messenger. They claimed he owed them $20,000, although he actually had no debts.
Their demands were accompanied by threats of severe violence.
Later, at a restaurant on Fontanska Road, the offenders demanded the immediate payment of money. After relentless threats, the victim agreed to hand over part of the amount – $1,500. The money was kept with an acquaintance, and they arranged to transfer it using a predetermined code word.
The transfer took place at the 'Knyzhka' market, after which law enforcement detained the three extortionists.
The pre-trial investigation in this criminal case was conducted by the local police department. Operational support was provided by the Security Service of Ukraine in the Odessa region.