A 47-year-old man and a 22-year-old accomplice were arrested in Nafplio, Greece, for extorting money from another individual under threats of violence. The police operation also uncovered illegal weapons and a substantial amount of cash. The suspects had initially borrowed…
A Paris court has convicted Mathias Pogba, the brother of footballer Paul Pogba, along with five others, for attempting to extort the World Cup winner. Mathias received a three-year sentence, with two years suspended, and must wear an electronic bracelet….
Mathias Pogba has been sentenced to one year in prison for his involvement in the kidnapping of his brother, professional footballer Paul Pogba, with the intent to extort €13 million. The Paris court followed the public prosecutor’s recommendations, which originally…
Greek police have successfully dismantled an extortion network allegedly directed by an imprisoned leader, as detailed by spokeswoman Konstantia Dimoglidiou. She emphasized the ongoing vigilance of law enforcement in addressing criminal activities, even from within prisons. Despite strict controls, illicit…
Authorities in Greece have dismantled a significant crime syndicate led by a 44-year-old Albanian inmate known as ‘Monty’ from within his prison cell. The gang, originating from Ioannina prison, has been involved in drug trafficking, extortion, and various violent crimes….
In an interview on ERTNews, Nikos Rigas discussed the recent surge in organized crime in urban areas of Greece, focusing on public safety and the police’s efforts to combat criminal activities. He highlighted a recent operation that led to 25…
A major operation by the Attica Extortion Unit is underway, focusing on the arrest of individuals involved in cases of explosions, extortion, bodily harm, attempted murder, and violations of weapon and drug laws. So far, 23 individuals have been arrested….
A federal court in St. Louis has indicted 14 North Korean IT workers for allegedly participating in a scheme that generated at least $88 million for the North Korean regime. Using false identities, these workers extorted US companies by demanding…
A 44-year-old man has been remanded in custody after being accused of extorting Greek Deputy Regional Governor Nikos Korovesis. During his lengthy testimony, the suspect denied the allegations, but his claims were rejected. Korovesis expressed gratitude for the support he…
Three men are on trial in Germany for attempting to extort €15 million from the family of former Formula 1 champion Michael Schumacher. The men allegedly captured private photos of Schumacher’s family and threatened to release them on the dark…
A man in Greece has been arrested by the Cyber Crime Unit for charges related to child pornography and extortion. The case involves an individual who impersonated a female in video calls with a minor, coercing them into sexual acts…
Mathias Pogba, the elder brother of football star Paul Pogba, is facing a three-year prison sentence, two of which may be suspended, following charges of extortion against his brother. Prosecutors have requested a range of sentences for co-defendants involved in…
