extortion
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Despite political disillusionment, Peruvians' main concern is security, as criminal gangs spread and extortion complaints spiked ninefold in five years.
From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026
Toño's case was one of nearly 30,000 extortion incidents reported in Peru in 2025, many targeting small businesses or transport workers.
From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026
The initial litigation stemmed from allegations that Johnson was “running a fraud and extortion scheme” where he claimed to be a U.S. intelligence agent.
From Slate • May 28, 2026
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 charge of extortion and gouging the sick for more money was particularly painful to the two leaders.
From "An American Plague: The True and Terrifying Story of the Yellow Fever Epidemic of 1793" by Jim Murphy
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