US EditionArsonist told to watch spy drama by Russian mercenary group before fire, court told
- On 20 March 2024, Earl committed an arson attack at an industrial unit in Leyton, East London, damaging £1 million worth of StarLink equipment.
- Earl planned the attack and other plots on two Mayfair businesses, Hedonism wine shop and HIDE restaurant, after receiving instructions from Telegram user Privet Bot.
- The businesses held £20 million in stock, belonged to a Russian dissident, and Earl was told to watch a spy drama before the arson to prepare for the operation.
- Prosecutor Duncan Penny KC said Earl acted at the behest of the Wagner Group, a proscribed Russian private military contractor, calling the motive "good old-fashioned greed."
- Earl admitted responsibility for committing arson and related preparatory acts, was taken into custody in April 2024, and his involvement suggests motives that are both financial and ideological, connected to directives from the Wagner Group.
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Arsonist told to watch spy drama by Russian mercenary group before fire court told
Cliff Notes Dylan Earl, 20, pleaded guilty to aggravated arson on a Ukraine-linked warehouse, allegedly commissioned by the Wagner group, a Russian private military contractor. Prior to the attack, Earl was instructed via Telegram to watch the Cold War drama "The Americans" as a guideline for his criminal activities. The incident caused approximately £1 million [...] WTX News WTX News - WTX News Breaking News, fashion & Culture from around the W…
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