The Security Service of Ukraine neutralized the participants of two organized criminal groups that terrorized residents of Lviv region. As reported in the regional administration of the SBU, the attackers systematically demanded money from locals, hiding themselves in fictional debt.
Law enforcement officers detained the so -called "acting" leader of one of the groups and two active participants in another gang.
According to the investigation, both of the RAM consisted of persons with a criminal past, previously repeatedly convicted of serious and especially serious crimes. Some of the persons involved are currently serving sentences in prison, but continue to affect the criminal situation in the region.
The SBU told that the attackers created artificial conflicts, after which they began to demand money from citizens. In case of refusal, they were threatened with physical violence. In one of the cases, the victim demanded a monthly "tribute" of $ 5,000. Otherwise, they were forced to pay $ 3,600 allegedly for a non -existent debt.
"The received funds were used by the attackers for personal enrichment and financing of persons from the criminal environment in prison," the special service said.
Three detainees have already reported suspicion. Investigative actions are currently underway to establish and hold other participants in organized criminal groups.
