A fraudster who demanded $1 million to avoid extradition to Russia has been served with a notice of suspicion

The Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office (SAPO) and the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU) have charged an individual who extorted $1 million from a foreign national holding a residence permit. In exchange for this money, the suspect—claiming to have connections among the SBU’s top leadership—promised to help the victim avoid criminal liability and extradition to Russia.

According to the investigation, the bribe was to be paid in four installments of $250,000 each. The suspect managed to receive the first $50,000, which he embezzled along with an acquaintance of the victim, with no intention of handing it over to law enforcement. He subsequently continued to demand the remainder of the sum, resorting to threats of physical violence, but never received the money.

The suspect’s actions have been charged under several articles of the Criminal Code of Ukraine, specifically regarding fraud, extortion, and incitement to provide an unlawful benefit.

Source: SAP.

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