Law enforcers detained a criminal group that extorted money from residents of the Lviv region who returned from work. This was reported by the police press service.. During the searches, law enforcement officers seized cash from the suspects for a total of more than 50 thousand. dollars. The group included residents of Samborsky and Starosamborsky districts of the Lviv region aged 25 to 30 years. They intimidated their victims, and if this failed, they resorted to physical violence. Three members of the criminal group, investigators reported suspicion of committing a crime under. 4 tbsp. 189 (extortion) of the Criminal Code. They face imprisonment of seven to twelve years with confiscation of property. Pre-trial investigation continues.