Amateur saboteurs: the young men carrying out attacks for gangs, Russia and Iran

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Ukrainian national Roman Lavrynovych was charged with arson attacks linked to instructions from an individual known as 'EL Money'. The attacks targeted property related to British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, and counter-terrorism officers arrested him in London.

By Michael Holden and Sam Tobin LONDON, June 15 (Reuters) - Shortly after midnight on May 13, 2025, Ukrainian national Roman Lavrynovych messaged someone he knew as 'EL Money', a mystery figure who had instructed him to commit three arson attacks on property linked to British Prime Minister Keir Starmer. "I hope I will have an opportunity to shake your hand soon ... Be in touch," he said in a text message. An hour later, counter-terrorism officers raided his London home and he was charged with committing arson with intent to endanger life.