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Telegram Plotters Convicted After Arson Attacks on Prime Minister’s Property

6/15/2026

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Prosecutors said a Telegram user “El Money” organized the scheme and promised payment.
Roman Lavrynovych and Stanislav Carpiuc were convicted while Petro Pochynok was acquitted of conspiracy to commit arson against the prime minister’s property.
A Toyota owned by the prime minister was set alight on May 8, 2025 in north London.
A fire on May 12, 2025 ignited the entrance of prime minister’s Kentish Town home while his sister-in-law was inside.

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Prosecutors said a Telegram user “El Money” organized the scheme and promised payment.
Roman Lavrynovych and Stanislav Carpiuc were convicted while Petro Pochynok was acquitted of conspiracy to commit arson against the prime minister’s property.
A Toyota owned by the prime minister was set alight on May 8, 2025 in north London.
A fire on May 12, 2025 ignited the entrance of prime minister’s Kentish Town home while his sister-in-law was inside.