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Telegram User “El Money” Accused of Torching Starmer’s Property

4/30/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Prosecutors allege Telegram user “El Money” offering cryptocurrency hired Roman Lavrynovych, Stanislav Carpiuc and Petro Pochynok to torch Keir Starmer’s car and two homes.
All three have pleaded not guilty in London.
A Toyota Rav4 was burned on Countess Road on May 8 2025, fires on May 11 and May 12, 320 Telegram messages with “El Money” and a video presented, and defence saying men did not know properties were linked to Prime Minister.

History

Historical Context

During 1990 the Provisional IRA intensified its mainland campaign, planting car bombs at high-profile London sites such as the Carlton Club on 26 June, which injured 20 people, and the Eltham army office on 14 May, wounding seven. This surge built on earlier English attacks, from the 1973 Old Bailey bombings, showing a long-term strategy of striking political and military targets on the British mainland.

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Story summary

Prosecutors allege Telegram user “El Money” offering cryptocurrency hired Roman Lavrynovych, Stanislav Carpiuc and Petro Pochynok to torch Keir Starmer’s car and two homes.
All three have pleaded not guilty in London.
A Toyota Rav4 was burned on Countess Road on May 8 2025, fires on May 11 and May 12, 320 Telegram messages with “El Money” and a video presented, and defence saying men did not know properties were linked to Prime Minister.

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