Five people have been charged with extortion and money laundering in North Macedonia, after the Ministry of Internal Affairs brought criminal proceedings, the ministry announced. The case also involves other proceeds of crime. Four people were arrested as part of the investigation. The ministry said the criminal charges were filed against five individuals for extortion, money laundering, and other proceeds of criminal activity. Authorities moved to arrest four people during the operation, as the case moved into the charging stage. The latest status is that criminal charges have been filed against five individuals, with four of them arrested.