In Vinnytsia, two men demanded $5,500 for a debt that didn't exist

Two men, aged 36 and 38, were detained in Vinnytsia on suspicion of extorting money from a 45-year-old local resident.

According to the investigation, in October, under a fabricated pretext, they began demanding $5,500 from the man, allegedly owed to one of them since 2025. 

 During a face-to-face meeting, the suspects set a deadline for repayment, using psychological pressure and physical force.

The victim agreed to their demands but contacted law enforcement. The suspects were detained during the handover of the money. Their homes and vehicles were searched.

The men were notified that they are suspected of extortion committed by a group of individuals under martial law. The court ordered them to be held in pretrial detention. If found guilty, they face 7 to 12 years in prison with confiscation of property.

Source: Vinnytsia Regional Prosecutor’s Office

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