< img src = "/uploads/blogs/36/AE/ib-frk4hjlpu_adc35A57.jpeg" Alt = "in Telegram, the attacker blackmailed teenagers from Vinnytsia in a fictional compat < P > The attacker created a number of Telegram channels, where he posted information of humiliating nature about adolescents, in particular from Vinnytsia. Money was required to remove compromising content. The activities of the scammer by security forces stopped.
< p > reported in the press service of the Zhytomyr Regional Prosecutor's Office.
< P > Criminal proceedings on extortion of funds from residents of Zhytomyr, Vinnytsia, Rivne and Odessa regions were opened under Part 4 of Art. 189 (demand) of the Criminal Code of Ukraine< p > Investigation found that the attacker, focusing on minors, created groups & laquo; Zhytomyr Mirroklo & raquo ;, & laquo; Vinnytsia Mirroklo & Raquo; and & laquo; Odessa Mirror & raquo;. There were photo, video materials with obscene posts that were not true. They were sent & laquo; to the selected victims & raquo; List of prices for the provision of services for the removal of a similar kind of posts.
< P > The total number of subscribers of the specified groups was about 10 thousand people.
< P > The content was removed after receipt of money to the extorter's cards with a screenshot on payment.
< P > Law enforcement officers installed the organizer of the extortion scheme. Investigative actions are ongoing but Telegram-channels have been blocked.
< P > The detainee threatens imprisonment for a term of 7 to 12 years with confiscation of property.