Authorities in Kruševac have arrested two individuals suspected of extorting a victim for 77,000 euros following a loan agreement.
Key facts
- •D.A. (43) and M.Ž. (40) were arrested in Kruševac.
- •The suspects allegedly lent the victim 40,000 euros over the last year.
- •The suspects demanded 77,000 euros after the initial debt was repaid.
- •The suspects are accused of using force and threats against the victim's life and body.
- •The suspects are being held for 48 hours pending further action by the Basic Public Prosecutor's Office.
Police in Kruševac have arrested 43-year-old D.A. and 40-year-old M.Ž. on suspicion of co-perpetrating extortion. The arrests were announced by the Kruševac Police Department following an investigation into the suspects' financial dealings with a local man.
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Details of the Alleged Extortion
According to police, the suspects lent 40,000 euros to the victim over the past year and imposed a monthly interest rate on the principal amount. After the victim had already repaid the original loan, the suspects allegedly used force and serious threats against his life and body to demand an additional 77,000 euros, which they claimed was still owed.
Legal Proceedings
The Basic Public Prosecutor's Office in Kruševac has ordered the suspects to be detained for up to 48 hours. Following the detention period, they will be brought before the prosecutor along with a criminal complaint.
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This article was independently rewritten by ManyPress editorial AI from reporting originally published by N1 Info.
