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- ↑ Berinato, Scott (2005-05-01). "A Whiz Kid Took On an Extortionist -- and Won". CSO Magazine. Archived from the original on 2008-09-07.
- ↑ "Eight Years for Extorting Millions". Kommersant. 2006-10-04. Archived from the original on 2007-10-16.