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.

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

The public prosecutor's office in Wuppertal has brought charges against three men in the case of attempted blackmail against the family of former

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

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,

German prosecutors have filed criminal charges against three men who allegedly tried to blackmail Michael Schumacher’s family by threatening to release private information, including photographs. One of the men charged was a former member of the Schumacher’s security detail.

Three suspects have reportedly been charged with blackmailing Michael Schumacher's family over private photos and sensitive information. The men in question demanded $16.6million before their plot unravelled.