Three men are facing serious charges related to an attempted blackmail scheme targeting the family of seven-time Formula 1 World Champion Michael Schumacher. The case revolves around the alleged threat to release private photos and videos of Schumacher unless a €15-million ransom was paid.

German prosecutors are bringing charges against three men arrested this year over a blackmail plot targeting the family of Formula One legend Michael Schumacher.

Prosecutors in Wuppertal have filed charges against three men accused of trying to blackmail Michael Schumacher's family for millions. They allegedly threatened to public compromising data online unless they were paid.

The three suspects caught in the blackmailing case against the family of Michael Schumacher have now been charged and could face jail time

German prosecutors charged three men on Wednesday for allegedly blackmailing the family of famed former Formula 1 racing driver Michael Schumacher. Schumacher, a record-breaking Formula 1 world champion driver,

They said the chief suspect had threatened to release private photos and videos and demanded 15 million euros from Schumacher's family.

Three men have been charged after a plot to blackmail the family of Formula 1 icon Michael Schumacher was uncovered by police.

Michael Schumacher’s family, led by his wife Corinna, has managed his affairs since his severe skiing accident in 2013.

The public prosecutor's office in Wuppertal has brought charges against three men in the case of blackmailing the family of former Formula 1 racing driver Michael Schumacher. This was announced by the authorities in Wuppertal.

German prosecutors have charged three men for attempting to blackmail the family of F1 legend Michael Schumacher.