Arson Probe Reveals Suspected Large-Scale Telegram Extortion: 20 Men Fell Into Trap

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Israel Police arrested four suspects in a case of arson, extortion under threats and assaults in Tel Aviv and Holon. According to the suspicion, those involved lured men via Telegram to meetings with individuals presented as minors. After the men arrived, they were assaulted and demanded hundreds of thousands of shekels; some 20 men fell into the trap, according to Maariv.

According to Arutz Sheva, the investigation linked the suspects to the arson of a building lobby in Holon and the arson of apartments on Ben Yehuda and HaYarkon streets in Tel Aviv, against the background of a criminal feud. According to Channel 13 News, another suspect was arrested yesterday, and according to the police, four suspects are involved in the method. Their detention was extended until November 4.