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Organized Crime Strikes Again: Pressure Through Criminal Acts on Russian Businessman

Published March 24, 2026, 14:21
Organized Crime Strikes Again: Pressure Through Criminal Acts on Russian Businessman

A 40-year-old Russian businessman continues to be the target of criminal activity, with the placement of an explosive device outside his fast-food restaurant in the old port area. This is the third criminal act against him in a few months, with previous incidents involving arson. The Police provide protection to the businessman, his family, and his property, but the perpetrators persist in their efforts to pressure him for "protection" issues. The explosive device was low-power and only caused damage to the store. The perpetrators approached the scene on foot in the early hours of Tuesday. Investigators are examining the perpetrators' methods of operation, as the new criminal act differs from the previous arsons. The Police believe that the attacks are linked to attempts to extort money for "protection", as had emerged in a previous case of a criminal organization. According to the Police, the organization demands money from entrepreneurs with threats and carries out malicious acts in case of refusal. The businessman has testified to the Police, but did not provide significant information. Also, there was a connection between the businessman and the murdered Stavros Demosthenous, a fact that is being investigated by the authorities. The Police are studying security camera footage to identify the perpetrators.