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Belgrade arson recruitment: criminal groups use apps to direct youth, block after task

Serbian police investigations reveal organized criminal groups recruiting financially distressed youth to set fires in Belgrade, using self-destructing messaging apps for live coordination and blocking them after completion. The pattern indicates a deliberate tactic of disposable operatives, though the scale and political motives remain unclear. This highlights an evolving urban warfare method that could destabilize public order.

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Mosaic Score5.3
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Source credibility0.3
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