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#extortion

Sweden has experienced a significant increase in bombings, primarily linked to gang activity and extortion targeting businesses.

Daekun Cho was sentenced to over 22 years for extorting karaoke bar owners in Koreatown and controlling for-hire women.

Jay-Z strongly denies allegations of sexual assault, calling them a baseless extortion attempt.

Billionaire Marc Lasry accuses ex-employee Gina Strum of a decade of harassment, fraud, and extortion attempts against him and his investment firm.

Marc Lasry is suing Gina Strum for alleged extortion related to a $50 million demand as tensions escalate between them.

Jay-Z denies rape allegations, engages in legal counteraction against claims as extortion.

The woman is planning to pursue a criminal case against Dak Prescott for sexual assault.

Yoel Zehaie states they have a strong case for both civil and criminal aspects in the matter.

A federal court indicted 14 North Koreans for extorting U.S. companies to fund North Korea's weapons programs through an elaborate remote work scheme.

Deniss Zolotarjovs has been indicted in the U.S. for cybercrimes including data theft, extortion, and money laundering since August 2021.

A Brazilian national is charged in the U.S. for extortion involving stolen data from a company's network breach, demanding ransom in Bitcoin.

A London restaurant was targeted by an AI mafia demanding £10,000 after bombarding it with fake negative reviews, highlighting online reputation threats.

Experts emphasize the increasing risk of automated attacks on businesses, underscoring the challenges in safeguarding online reputations.

Robert Purbeck sentenced to 10 years for hacking and extortion, affecting 19 medical facilities and ordering restitution over $1 million.

Junior Barros De Oliveira was charged with extortion for attempting to blackmail a New Jersey company's Brazilian subsidiary by threatening to release stolen customer data.

Mathias Pogba sentenced for attempting to extort his brother Paul; highlights impact of money on relationships.

Six men, including Paul Pogba's brother, were sentenced for extorting the footballer, with prison terms ranging from three to eight years.

Mathias Pogba was sentenced to three years for extortion and kidnapping related to his brother Paul Pogba.

Paul Pogba's brother and five others will stand trial for alleged extortion against the soccer player, tied to threats and intimidation tactics.

The largest known ransom payment of US $75 million was made by a Fortune 50 company to the Dark Angels ransomware group.

BlackSuit ransomware group has demanded over $500 million from victims, standing out for their exorbitant ransom demands.

Disgruntled employees can exploit insider knowledge, leading to potential cyber extortion and operational disruption.

Globe Life is being extorted by a hacker who stole sensitive customer data, affecting approximately 5,000 individuals.

Deniss Zolotarjovs was charged in the US for conspiring in a ransomware extortion scheme involving significant cryptocurrency demands.

The FBI seized servers of the ransomware gang Radar/Dispossessor, a significant win in combating ransomware threats.

Jay-Z labels new rape allegations as extortion attempts and denies involvement, planning to confront the allegations publicly.

Jay-Z denies rape allegations, labeling them as extortion related to ongoing legal issues involving Sean Diddy Combs.

A Houston park ranger faces multiple charges of sexual assault and extortion involving threats against several victims.

Allegations include coercion into providing money and attempting to orchestrate further illegal acts.

A man faces serious charges including rape and extortion after allegedly abusing a teenage girl over several months.

The victim reported threats of video exposure as a coercive tactic used by the accused.

A gym manager has been charged with multiple felony counts of sexual assault against customers and extorting an employee for nude photos.

A boxing instructor has been charged with sexual assault and extortion in his San Jose gym, targeting clients and an employee.

Tony Buzbee is accused of extortion using fabricated sexual assault allegations against a plaintiff connected to Diddy.

The line between legal accountability and extortion in high-profile cases can become blurred, complicating justice for all parties involved.

A man escaped kidnapping in Koreatown, L.A., after being held for ransom along with three other immigrants.

Federal charges against the suspects include kidnapping and extortion in a human smuggling case.

Dean Skurka, CEO of WonderFi, was kidnapped and released after a ransom was paid, assuring clients that their funds remained safe.

Tyrone Rutledge was charged with illegal towing and extortion after demanding cash to return a woman's vehicle.

Lamor Whitehead found guilty of wire fraud and extortion after two-week trial.

Damian Williams highlights Whitehead's history of lies and fraud.

Allegations of corruption surface against NYC Mayor Adams' administration involving extortion linked to a nightlife business owner.

Russia's National Guard official arrested on corruption charges, amid a wider crackdown on military graft.

A Bonanno crime family member was convicted of extorting a witness while on pretrial release, showcasing a serious disrespect for the law.

John Ragano, a mobster, was found guilty of extortion after threatening and forcing a turncoat to strip naked to check for a wire.

John Ragano, a Bonanno mobster, was convicted of extortion, posing a threat to justice and showcasing a blatant disregard for the law.

Garth Brooks claims he is a victim of extortion by a woman who accused him of rape, alleging her actions are damaging his reputation.

Garth Brooks named his accuser in a legal filing, leading to accusations of defamation and emotional harm.

Defense portrayed Stormy Daniels' former lawyer as a serial extortionist of celebrities in Donald J. Trump's trial.

Torres claims wrongful detention and extortion after being accused of sexual misconduct involving a minor.

Patient records from Vastaamo used in extortion led to suicides.

Trial of Aleksanteri Kivimäki nearing conclusion in data theft case.

Federal subpoenas target NYPD lieutenants amid allegations of police misconduct and extortion involving local bars and James Caban, ex-commissioner's brother.

Allegations of police extortion surfaced with the brother of an ousted commissioner trying to charge a bar owner to resolve police issues.

Public official charged with extortion and bribery involving kickbacks for securing a security firm's contract at Santa Clara County Fairgrounds.

A Santa Clara County employee was charged with extorting a security company for bribes to maintain a contract for fairgrounds security.

Ex-law enforcement and military officers charged with extorting $37 million from Irvine man.

Four former officers allegedly staged a fake raid to extort a man for business rights worth millions.

Whitehead convicted of wire fraud and extortion

Whitehead misrepresented relationship with Mayor Eric Adams

The brother-in-law of Scotland's first minister is charged with abduction and extortion.

Four individuals appearing in court in connection with a case linked to a man's death from falling from a window.