In Odessa, the pseudo-activist was extorting money from a businessman

In Odessa, the pseudo-activist was extorting money from a businessman

KIEV. January 10. UNN. In Odessa, the attacker under the guise of membership in a public organization, extorted money from the businessman. It is reported by UNN with reference to the Department of communication of GU-Ukraine in Odessa region.

“Under the guise of membership in a public organization, the attacker under a false pretext of check of legality of building of trading pavilion has appointed the victim meeting, during which, threatening with destruction of property, has demanded to give him money,” – said in the message.

According to the police, to “convince” entrepreneur of the seriousness of their intentions, the perpetrator has organized at his trade school rally, which damaged the pavilion.

“About the event the man told police. On the given fact initiated criminal proceedings under part 2 of article 189 (extortion) of the Criminal code of Ukraine”, – said the police.

The first part of “tranche” in the amount of $ 800, the suspect got in late 2018. During the transfer the remaining money he was detained as article 208 criminal procedure code of Ukraine. The pretrial investigation proceeds.

We will remind, in Nikolaev malefactors arranged artificial conflicts, “resolution” which demanded money from citizens.