A Russian MMA fighter was arrested in Moscow for allegedly extorting a minor.
As reported by Izvestia.ru, Askhab Magomedov allegely extorted 600 thousand rubles from an unnamed teenager, threatening the minor with violence and blackmail. The minor payed a portion of the demanded sum in October 2021.
However, after the minor’s mother reported the incident to the police, Magomedov was arrested at a hotel on the outskirts of Moscow. Police also arrested streamer Nekglai, who was also staying in the room with Magomedov.
A criminal case has been initiated under Article 163 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation.