Terrorists Threaten To Release Ebola Virus In Czech Republic

Some blackmailers, who are being referred to as terrorists, are
threaten to unleash Ebola into Czech Republic unless the government
pays them a ransom of EURO 1m (£788,000, $1.26m) in bitcoins.

The blackmailers have also threatened to launch a viral smear campaign
on social media, to reveal to the world "how negligent the Czech
offices are,"International Business Times reports.

They intend to use Ebola virus as a biological weapon if their demands
are not met.

Sources say the unidentified individuals are demanding that the money
should be paid in 3 installments - The first on November 3rd, the
second on November 5th, and the third, after they have given up the
infected material.

The threats were made via anonymous emails sent to the Czech
government's cabinet offices.

Police authorities reportedly stated that they are not taking the
threats seriously, as "the only intention of the blackmailers is to
cause a panic."

According to reports, there are fears that the bitcoin, which is an
electronic currency, enables blackmailers and terrorists receive money
anywhere in the world instantly and virtually anonymously. Also, once
a bitcoin is transferred, it can't be reversed or frozen.