Accusations of extortion at Pravieniškės 2nd prison

Authorities in Lithuania are prosecuting an individual accused of extortion within the Pravieniškės 2nd prison. The man allegedly demanded 1500 euros from a victim between September and October 2025. This sum was reportedly linked to three mobile phones discovered by prison officials during a search.

According to the indictment, the accused employed severe threats to coerce the victim. These threats included promises of physical violence, causing bodily harm, or even taking the victim's life. Furthermore, the accused allegedly threatened to orchestrate retribution through other individuals and to demote the victim to a lower status within the informal hierarchy of inmates, thereby increasing the risk of physical and psychological abuse.

Evidence suggests the accused repeatedly reinforced these threats, recounting his past violent actions against others to enhance their credibility and break the victim's will. The accused set a deadline of October 19, 2025, for the money transfer, planning to provide bank account details and instructions for using third parties. The demands escalated to include purchasing a mobile phone, with specific timelines and transfer mechanisms arranged through intermediaries. The accused has denied guilt during the pre-trial investigation.