An unknown blackmailer wants Sk12 million (€291 million) from a Tesco hypermarket in Banská Bystrica, and is threatening to cause unspecified damage to the firm if his demands are not met.
The blackmailer is linked to a May explosion in the store's food department. Police are investigating the case.
Compiled by Martina Pisárová from press reports.
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