paroolSep 24, 2026, 18:00

Men thought they had a 'date' with a 15-year-old girl, but were forced to drive around for hours and withdraw money: Prosecution demands 4 years against brothers for extortion

Brothers Trevor and Anoear P. face four-year prison sentences for allegedly extorting men who were lured into meeting under the pretense of a date with a 15-year-old girl. The victims were held captive, forced to drive for hours, and coerced into withdrawing money from their accounts.

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Based on reporting by parool. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.

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