extortion

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And prosecutions typically require not only the cooperation of the extortion victim, but also the public airing of the private matters that led to the conduct in question, particularly if the case goes to trial.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 10, 2026

The Ministry of Defense reports having received more than 46,000 complaints of extortion since 2022.

From Barron's • May 5, 2026

Moving forward, Hultquist is concerned that more aggressive and dangerous actors will mass exploitation campaigns involving ransomware and extortion.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 18, 2026

Naindeep Singh, executive director of the Jakara Movement, a prominent Sikh advocacy group based in California, described transnational extortion gangs as being active in the state for some time.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 18, 2026

“You’re saying”—Mr. Kempsey's temperature rose nicely—“that Neal Brose is running some sort of extortion racket? Under my very nose?”

From "Black Swan Green" by David Mitchell