On March 20, 2022, two criminals in south London ignited a fire at a warehouse containing communications equipment for Ukraine, motivated by financial gain. They were connected to the Wagner Group through Dylan Earl, a drug dealer. Earl communicated with pro-Russian Telegram accounts and received instructions from one linked to Wagner, indicating a task involving sabotage. Five individuals, including Earl, were ultimately convicted for their roles in the arson, which resulted in damages of 1 million pounds.
The pair were arsonists for hire - referred to as "road men" in court - working indirectly for the Wagner Group, the mercenary group now controlled by the Russian state.
Five men, including Earl, have now been convicted over their involvement in the arson attack, which caused 1m of damage.
Earl had been in touch with pro-Russian accounts earlier in the month on the secure messaging app Telegram.
The account wrote to Earl: "We have our first task for you. The map shows there are a few buildings at this address. And there are warehouses among them."
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