German prosecutors have revealed that two men were detained earlier this month for allegedly attempting to blackmail the family of Formula 1 legend Michael Schumacher. The suspects, a father and son from Wuppertal, aged 53 and 30, reportedly claimed to possess files that could be damaging to the family if made public. They demanded several million euros in exchange for not releasing the files on the darknet.
As a form of proof, the suspects sent some files to the family, although the exact contents were not disclosed by prosecutors. Thanks to investigative efforts and technical measures, authorities were able to locate and apprehend the suspects on June 19 in Gross-Gerau. Both individuals are currently in custody and face potential penalties of a fine or up to five years in prison if convicted.
