Tesco blackmailed

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.
The Slovak Spectator cannot vouch for the accuracy of the information presented in its Flash News postings.

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