A group of people have been arrested in Germany in connection with a case of blackmailing the family of a famous Formula 1 racer.
Michael Schumacher's relatives were threatened with the publication of private photographs in the media.
Relatives of the multiple Formula 1 world champion were extorted for 15 million euros (1.4 billion rubles), writes Bild .
A total of four people have been arrested in connection with this case. One of them worked in the racer's security service. He had access to the family photo archive.
The blackmailers claimed to have some compromising photographs.
The perpetrators promised not to publish them if Schumacher's relatives paid them the specified amount.
In 2013, Schumacher suffered serious head injuries while skiing in France. Since then, nothing is known about his health.
Relatives claim that the racer is unable to move or communicate independently.
Relatives do not give detailed comments about Schumacher's health and allow only a limited circle of people to see him.
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