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Practice of obtaining money or goods through coercion
Extortion is the practice of obtaining benefit (e.g., money, goods, or regular payments) from an individual or group through coercion, usually by threatening
Extortion
Topics referred to by the same term
up extortion in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Extortion is the act of obtaining benefit through coercion. Extortion may also refer to: Extortion (1938
Extortion_(disambiguation)
Extortion racket and the gangs that used it
Black Hand (Italian: Mano Nera) was a type of organized extortion committed mainly by criminal immigrants from southern Italy, active primarily in the
Black_Hand_(extortion)
Attack on a U.S. military helicopter in Tangi Valley, Maidan Wardak Province
Chinook military helicopter operating with the call sign Extortion 17 (pronounced "Extortion one-seven") was shot down while transporting a Quick Reaction
Extortion_17_shootdown
Fictional organisation in the James Bond franchise
("Special Executive for Counter-intelligence, Terrorism, Revenge and Extortion") is a fictional organisation featured in the James Bond novels by Ian
SPECTRE
2023 Argentine film
The Extortion (Spanish: La extorsión) is a 2023 Argentine thriller film directed by Martino Zaidelis from a screenplay by Emanuel Diez which stars Guillermo
The_Extortion
Italian-American organized crime group
family's counterfeiting operation, the barrel murders, and the black hand extortion letters. On November 15, 1909, Morello, Lupo, and others were arrested
Genovese_crime_family
Criminal scheme of recurrent extortion
extortion. For example, "racket" may refer to the "numbers racket" or the "drug racket", neither of which generally or necessarily involve extortion,
Racketeering
2017 American film
Extortion, is a 2017 American thriller film, starring Eion Bailey, Bethany Joy Lenz, Barkhad Abdi, and Danny Glover. Kevin Riley and his family get stuck
Extortion_(2017_film)
Clandestine acquisition of confidential information
Larceny Robbery Bank robbery Burglary Home invasion Arson Embezzlement Extortion Blackmail Fraud False pretenses Forgery Uttering Possessing stolen property
Espionage
Non-physical forms of coercion to extort sexual favors from the victim
Sextortion (a portmanteau of sex and extortion) employs non-physical forms of coercion to extort sexual favors from the victim. Sextortion refers to the
Sextortion
2015 book by Don Brown
Call Sign Extortion 17: The Shoot-Down of SEAL Team Six is a 2015 non-fiction expose, written by best-selling author and former U.S. Navy JAG Officer
Call_Sign_Extortion_17
Indian criminal and terrorist (born 1955)
Mumbai in the 1970s. Dawood is wanted on multiple charges of murder, extortion, targeted killing, drug trafficking and terrorism among others. He has
Dawood_Ibrahim
Systematic extortion disguised as a security agreement
failure to pay, the protection racket is generally considered a form of extortion. In some instances, the main potential threat to the target may be caused
Protection_racket
New York-based organized crime group
include labor and construction racketeering, gambling, loansharking, extortion, money laundering, prostitution, fraud, hijacking, and fencing. The family
Gambino_crime_family
British-American hacking group
The group gained notoriety for their involvement in the hacking and extortion of Caesars Entertainment and MGM Resorts International, two of the largest
Scattered_Spider
Dutch murderer (born 1987)
Van der Sloot was extradited to the United States to face trial for extortion and wire fraud, with both charges being linked to Holloway's disappearance
Joran_van_der_Sloot
Crime scandal in Nepal
The Visit Visa Extortion Scandal in Nepal refers to a systemic human trafficking and corruption racket at the immigration department of Tribhuvan International
Nepal visit visa extortion scandal
Nepal_visit_visa_extortion_scandal
Black-hat criminal hacker group
ShinyHunters is a black-hat criminal hacker and extortion group that has been active since 2019 and is said to have been involved in a significant number
ShinyHunters
2017 book by Ed Darack
The Final Mission of Extortion 17: Special Ops, Helicopter Support, SEAL Team Six, And The Deadliest Day of The U.S. War in Afghanistan is a book by Ed
The Final Mission of Extortion 17
The_Final_Mission_of_Extortion_17
American extortionist (1946–2023)
aftermath of the 1982 Chicago Tylenol poisonings. He was convicted of extortion in connection with a letter sent to Johnson & Johnson, but was never charged
James_W._Lewis
1938 American film
Extortion is a 1938 mystery film directed by Lambert Hillyer. It was produced by Columbia Pictures. Scott Kolk as Larry Campbell Mary Russell as Betty
Extortion_(1938_film)
Criminal organization in Italy
arms trafficking, money laundering, loan sharking, racketeering and extortion. The 'Ndrangheta has historically demonstrated a significant capacity
'Ndrangheta
Indian gangster (born 1993)
movement, aiming to acquire advanced weapons and use proceeds from their extortion activities to fund and expand their criminal operations. The NIA noted
Lawrence_Bishnoi
American sex trafficker (born 1959)
Larry Ray, is an American criminal who was convicted of sex trafficking, extortion, forced labor, conspiracy, money laundering, and other offenses. In 2023
Larry_Ray_(criminal)
United States federal law
attempt to commit, or conspire to commit robbery, attempted robbery, or extortion that affects interstate or foreign commerce. The Act is named for United
Hobbs_Act
Coercion based on threat of revealing information
a form of extortion and may be covered in the same statutory provision as extortion. Although the two are generally synonymous, extortion is the taking
Blackmail
List of Mexican drug cartels
trafficking, arms trafficking, human trafficking, murder, money laundering, extortion. Caborca Cartel Cártel de Tláhuac [es] Cártel del Noreste Chiapas–Guatemala
List_of_Mexican_cartels
2006 studio album by Bowling for Soup
The Great Burrito Extortion Case is the sixth studio album by American rock band Bowling for Soup, released on November 7, 2006 under Zomba and Jive Records
The Great Burrito Extortion Case
The_Great_Burrito_Extortion_Case
American mobster (born 1942)
racketeering and extortion charges, mainly involving Gambino crimes at an International Longshoremen's Association local and the attempted extortion of actor
Richard_V._Gotti
by extortion. Over 500 schools in Peru faced extortion, 325 were closed due to threats and in some instances, schools began accounting for extortion payments
2026 Peruvian general election
2026_Peruvian_general_election
American mobster (1914-1988)
and was sentenced to four years in prison, followed by a conviction for extortion in 1985 and an additional sentence of 10 years in prison. He died on May
Paul_Vario
Increased criminality since 2021
homicide, extortion, and violent crimes increased significantly. According to the Public Ministry of Peru, more than 22835 cases of extortion were reported
Peruvian_security_crisis
German of Turkish descent motorcyclist and criminal (born 1971)
he was arrested in Germany for pimping, human trafficking, assault, extortion, weapons violations, and racketeering. He confessed during his trial in
Necati_Arabaci
Pakistani gangster (1975–2009)
Afghan jihad in the 1980s, and petty drug peddlers, now armed, started extortion as another means of income with the gang wars heating up. Rehman joined
Rehman_Dakait
American singer (1958–2009)
petition to arbitrate against Frank Cascio where he was being sued for civil extortion after a $213 million demand and threats to go public with allegations
Michael_Jackson
Country in Southern Africa
where rival groups compete over territory, drug trafficking routes, and extortion. These conflicts often result in civilian casualties, with bystanders
South_Africa
1992 Japanese film by Jūzō Itami
by the titles Minbo: the Gentle Art of Japanese Extortion, The Gangster's Moll and The Anti-Extortion Woman. The film was widely popular in Japan and
Minbo
Business model for cyber criminals
between the affiliate and the operator, making successful ransomware and extortion attacks profitable for both parties. The "ransomware as a service" model
Ransomware_as_a_service
Organized Italian crime syndicate
talk of umirtà (omertà or code of silence) and "pizzu" (a codeword for extortion money). The play had great success throughout Italy. Soon after, the use
Sicilian_Mafia
2000 Colombian death by explosive device
The Boyacá necklace bomb incident was an extortion attack that took place on 15 May 2000 in Chiquinquirá, in the Boyacá Department of Colombia. A woman
Boyacá_necklace_bomb_incident
Japanese organized crime (yakuza) group
wealthiest gangsters, bringing in billions of US dollars a year from extortion, gambling, prostitution, arms trafficking, drug trafficking, real estate
Yamaguchi-gumi
Italian-American organized crime group
eventually national organizations. "The Black Hand" was a name given to an extortion method used in Italian neighborhoods at the turn of the 20th century.
American_Mafia
American attorney and criminal (born 1971)
American former attorney currently incarcerated for felony fraud and extortion. He is best known for his legal representation of adult film actress Stormy
Michael_Avenatti
Filipino news website
by the National Bureau of Investigation in connection with an alleged extortion attempt against Martin Romualdez — PGMN announced its celebration as it
Peanut_Gallery_Media_Network
Italian-American organized crime family
illicit activities include bookmaking; corruption; drug trafficking; extortion; fencing; fraud; hijacking; illegal gambling; money laundering; murder;
DeCavalcante_crime_family
Italian-American mobster
for extortion and agreed to testify against the Outfit leadership. In March 1943, Ricca, Nitti, and other mob leaders were indicted for extortion. On
Paul_Ricca
Criminal organization
activities, including robbery, theft, assaults, battery, intimidation, and extortion. They were noted for their violent behavior. In an attempt at softening
Almighty_Vice_Lord_Nation
Former policemen and convicted felons
Vegas, and charged with counts of racketeering, obstruction of justice, extortion, and eight counts of murder and conspiracy. These included the murders
Stephen Caracappa and Louis Eppolito
Stephen_Caracappa_and_Louis_Eppolito
Italian-American mobster (1917–2020)
He became Colombo family underboss again in 2004. He was convicted of extortion in 2011, and sentenced to eight years in prison. His son John Franzese
Sonny_Franzese
Italian-American organized crime syndicate based in Chicago, Illinois
criminal activities, including loansharking, illegal gambling, prostitution, extortion, political corruption and murder. Capone was convicted of income tax evasion
Chicago_Outfit
International hacker group
recently identified as (or as a part of) ShinyHunters, is an international extortion-focused black-hat hacker group known for its various cyberattacks against
Lapsus$
American mobster (born 1964)
Gotti Jr. pleaded guilty to four acts of racketeering, including bribery, extortion, and the threat of violence, against his father's advice. His lawyer said
John_A._Gotti
Indian lawyer
Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha. Param Bir Singh Extortion Case – Appeared for police officers implicated in an extortion case linked to the former Mumbai Police
Aniket_Nikam
American interior designer (born 1974)
interior designer. She first came to media attention in 1997 for her extortion attempt against comedian Bill Cosby. Jackson had threatened to go to the
Autumn_Jackson
New York mobster (born 1934)
sometime in the early 1960s, along with Joey Gallo and a dozen others, for extortion charges. After Joe Gallo's release from prison in early 1971, he continued
Victor_Amuso
Faction of the Genovese crime family
illegal activities in racketeering, illegal gambling, loansharking and extortion. Springfield, Massachusetts has been a Genovese territory since the family's
Genovese crime family Springfield faction
Genovese_crime_family_Springfield_faction
Enforcement wing of Los Chapitos faction
municipal police officers who protected "Los Chapitos" for participating in extortion activities. Generating that both groups dispute the control of the production
Los_Ninis
Cybercrime group
referred to as "Trinity of Chaos". The supergroup is an international extortion-focused collective or alliance. They first appeared in or around August
Scattered_Lapsus$_Hunters
American conservative political commentator (born 1969)
Vyskocil dismissed the lawsuit, citing Fox News' defense that Carlson's extortion claims were opinion based and not "statements of fact". The judge also
Tucker_Carlson
Serious crime
Rape/sexual assault Resisting arrest, e.g., high-speed chase Robbery/extortion Usurpation Tax evasion Threatening an official (police officer, judge)
Felony
Online bookmaker and gambling platform
dataset was later added to the Have I Been Pwned? database. Following extortion demands that escalated to US$15 million during negotiations, portions
1win
Indian politician (1965-2023)
constituency. He faced 54 criminal cases, including murder, threats, extortion, abduction, and land grabbing offenses under various sections of the Indian
Khalid_Azim
American mobster (1914–1979)
in September 1934. In March 1937, Dioguardi was arrested on charges of extortion, conspiracy, and racketeering, He pleaded guilty and received a three-year
Johnny_Dio
Country in North Africa
of corruption, including active and passive bribery, abuse of office, extortion and conflicts of interest, but the anti-corruption framework is not effectively
Tunisia
Unsolved Japanese 1984–1985 extortion case
Keisatsuchō kōiki jūyō shitei dai-hyakujūyongō jiken), was a famous extortion case from 1984 to 1985 in Japan, primarily directed at the Japanese industrial
Glico_Morinaga_case
Kidnap and torture ring
Attorney for New Jersey Paul Fishman said, "The charge is kidnapping and extortion. Violent crime to get Jewish men to give divorces they wouldn't otherwise
New York divorce coercion gang
New_York_divorce_coercion_gang
the Special Executive for Counter-intelligence, Terrorism, Revenge and Extortion, and he plans to disrupt the Project Mercury space launch from Cape Canaveral
List_of_James_Bond_films
Criminal incidents involving the Bandidos Motorcycle Club
been convicted of partaking in criminal enterprises including theft, extortion, prostitution, drug trafficking and murder in various host nations. The
Bandidos MC criminal allegations and incidents
Bandidos_MC_criminal_allegations_and_incidents
Street gang
English Membership (est.) 26 Criminal activities Bookmaking, assault, extortion, fraud, murder, fencing, hooliganism, bribery, smuggling, hijacking and
Birmingham_Boys
World Wide Web content existing on darknets
operate dedicated data leak sites on the Tor network as part of a double extortion model pioneered by the Maze ransomware group in November 2019, in which
Dark_web
One of the "Five Families" that dominate organized crime activities in New York City, US
informant. Casso pleaded guilty to seventy crimes, including racketeering, extortion and fifteen murders and was sentenced to 455 years in prison. Testimony
Lucchese_crime_family
American Founding Father (1755–1804)
much Hamilton had to lose if his activity was made public, resorted to extortion. After an initial request of $1,000, with which Hamilton complied, Reynolds
Alexander_Hamilton
Criminal hacking organization
written “Cl0p”) is a cybercriminal organization known for its multilevel extortion techniques and global malware distribution. It has extorted more than
Clop_(hacker_group)
Criminal incidents involving the Outlaws Motorcycle Club
implicated in various organized crime activities, including drug trafficking, extortion, money laundering, prostitution rings, weapons trafficking, and violent
Outlaws MC criminal allegations and incidents
Outlaws_MC_criminal_allegations_and_incidents
Italian-American mobster
racketeering conspiracy and extortion as part of the Operation Old Bridge investigation of the Gambino family. The extortion charges came from the trucking
Domenico_Cefalù
American gangster
crime family since the 1980s, heavily involved in labor racketeering and extortion activities. Toward the mid-1970s, Giuseppe Schifilliti was inducted into
Giuseppe_Schifilliti
Exposing of scandalous activity
Conflict of interest Corporation Dummy Shell Confidence trick Embezzlement Extortion Fraud Graft (politics) Honest services fraud Insider trading Kickback
Whistleblowing
New York-based organized crime group
serious bodily injury, extortion, loansharking, wire and mail fraud, narcotics distribution, conspiracy to commit murder, extortion conspiracy, racketeering
Bonanno_crime_family
American mob boss
legs and pull a trigger". Stanfa was indicted on labor racketeering, extortion, loansharking, murder and conspiracy to commit murder on March 17, 1994
John_Stanfa
Civil War general, U.S. president from 1869 to 1877
General Marshall Jewell of a potential Congressional investigation into an extortion scandal involving Attorney General George H. Williams's wife, Grant fired
Ulysses_S._Grant
Unsolved 1974 disappearance in Florida
over the money until he could prove he had Amy. The perpetrators of this extortion attempt proved to be 16-year-old twin brothers Charles and Lawrence Glasser
Disappearance_of_Amy_Billig
American mobster
and Antonette Brigandi). Rastelli was heavily involved in loansharking, extortion and drug trafficking activities before joining the Bonanno crime family
Philip_Rastelli
American politician
Massachusetts Senate from 1965 to 1979. In 1983, he was convicted of extortion. Kelly was born on May 11, 1926, in Worcester, Massachusetts, to James
James_A._Kelly_Jr.
American mobster (born 1942)
Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO) charges, such as racketeering, extortion, loansharking, illegal gambling, conspiracy and murder for hire. Gravano
Louis_Vallario
Kingdom. In Canada Indian organized crime groups have been involved in extortion, targeted violence and terrorism. The ongoing diplomatic row between Canada
Organised_crime_in_India
Mexican police chief and criminal (1924–2000)
was arrested in 1984 and incarcerated on multiple counts of corruption, extortion, tax evasion, smuggling and possession of illegal weapons and cocaine
Arturo_Durazo_Moreno
Crime against property
fraud; scams or confidence tricks; tax evasion; bribery; embezzlement; extortion and blackmail; identity theft; money laundering and terrorist financing;
Financial_crime
Prevalent Bosnian criminal organisations and activities
organised-crime groups are involved in a wide range of activities and extortion (often under the cover of ostensible security and insurance companies)
Organised crime in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Organised_crime_in_Bosnia_and_Herzegovina
European-American White supremacist gang
of the Nazi Lowriders being charged in a 17-count indictment alleging extortion, conspiracy to distribute drugs in prison, witness tampering, robbery
Nazi_Lowriders
American mobster (1943–2012)
debt to their friend, union boss Casey Rosado. They were convicted of extortion and sentenced to ten years at the United States Penitentiary, Lewisburg
Henry_Hill
American mobster
including the murders of mobster Ralph DeSimone and Antonio DiLorenzo, extortion, and labor racketeering. DiLorenzo was found shot to death in the backyard
Liborio_Bellomo
Governing body of many Australian mafias
nominated by the 'Ndrangheta. A Coles executive told police that the extortion had cost their supermarket division at least $5 million a year. The scheme
Honoured_Society_(Australia)
Black American street gang
related to operating a criminal enterprise, conspiracy to murder, robbery, extortion, and drug distribution. 6ix9ine turned state's evidence during the trial
Nine_Trey_Gangsters
American gangster and crime boss (1929–2018)
He was tried on thirty-two counts of racketeering, money laundering, extortion and weapons charges, including complicity in nineteen murders. On August
Whitey_Bulger
Dutch criminal (born 1958)
was sentenced to nine years in prison for several counts of extortion, including the extortion of businessman Willem Endstra, who was murdered in 2004 after
Willem_Holleeder
2023 dam breach in Ukraine
interference from police beginning June 12, by relocation of bodies and by extortion of families of survivors and coercion of health care workers to misreport
Destruction of the Kakhovka Dam
Destruction_of_the_Kakhovka_Dam
American gangster (1931–1996)
debt to their friend, union boss Casey Rosado. They were charged with extortion, convicted, and sentenced to 10 years in the United States Penitentiary
James_Burke_(gangster)
Organized crime group in Estonia
mafia got its income through illegal debt collection using methods like extortion, tax fraud, drug trafficking, and violent crimes. In general, violent
Obshchak
City in California, United States
members, Ralph Inzunza and Deputy Mayor Michael Zucchet, were convicted of extortion, wire fraud, and conspiracy to commit wire fraud for taking campaign contributions
San_Diego
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Girl/Female
Indian
Scent, Perfume
Girl/Female
Australian, French, German
The Courage of a Bear; Similar to Nadia; Hopeful
Boy/Male
Hindu
Son of the eternal king
Surname or Lastname
English
English : nickname from Middle English martre, marter ‘marten’ (Old French martre).Dutch : possibly from marter ‘marten’.
Boy/Male
Indian, Sanskrit
Pride; Arrogance
Girl/Female
Muslim/Islamic
Queen of river Nile
Boy/Male
Indian
Admonisher, Preacher
Girl/Female
Arabic, Muslim
Hopeful
Boy/Male
British, English
Strong Warrior
Girl/Female
Australian, Danish, Finnish, Swedish
Blue
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n.
Evil conduct; fraudulent practices; misbehavior, corruption, or extortion in office.
n.
The extortion of money, or the attempt to extort money, by threat of injury; blackmailing.
a.
One who gripes; an oppressor; an extortioner.
n.
An extortioner; a sharp bargainer; a skinflint; a niggard.
n.
Fig.: One who lives by preying on others; an extortioner; a bloodsucker.
n.
A head or poll tax; hence, extortion.
a.
Characterized by extortion; oppressive; hard.
v. t.
To subject to extortion; to afflict, or oppress, in order to enforce compliance.
n.
Fig.: The practice of extortion.
n.
Eagerness for plunder; rapacity; extortion.
v. t.
Hence: To practice extortion upon; to oppress by unreasonable or extortionate exactions.
n.
One who is rapacious or ravenous; an extortioner.
a.
Extortionate.
a.
Avaricious; grasping; extortionate; also, greedy; ravenous; voracious; as, rapacious usurers; a rapacious appetite.
n.
Plunder, or extortion.
n.
One who practices extortion.
v. t.
To stretch or strain, in a figurative sense; hence, to harass, or oppress by extortion.
n.
An extortioner. See Poller.
n.
One who, or that which, wrings; hence, an extortioner.
v. i.
To use a razor for removing the beard; to cut closely; hence, to be hard and severe in a bargain; to practice extortion; to cheat.