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fromBoston.com
1 day ago

Suffolk Sheriff Tompkins resigns from Roxbury Community College board after extortion charges

Suffolk County Sheriff Steven Tompkins resigned from Roxbury Community College's Board of Trustees amidst federal charges for allegedly extorting a cannabis company, while remaining in his sheriff position.
Miscellaneous
#crime
fromNew York Post
2 months ago
UK news

Crypto boss John Woeltz's young, beautiful 'assistant' in Italian tourist's kidnap and torture is Italy native, actress

fromNew York Post
2 months ago
UK news

Crypto boss John Woeltz's young, beautiful 'assistant' in Italian tourist's kidnap and torture is Italy native, actress

fromenglish.elpais.com
6 days ago

$350 per body: Mafias take over a public cemetery in Ecuador

When Luis, 80, died this past April, his daughter Mariana discovered that the cemetery would charge her $350 for a burial mound, contingent on his background.
Public health
#cybersecurity
Law
fromTheregister
2 months ago

Teen to plead guilty to PowerSchool extortion attack

A 19-year-old student pleaded guilty to hacking and extorting companies, including PowerSchool, impacting millions of students and teachers.
Privacy professionals
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 months ago

U.S. college student pleads guilty in data breach that affected North American schools | CBC News

A college student pleaded guilty to hacking PowerSchool and stealing data of millions, which was used for extortion.
Law
fromTheregister
2 months ago

Teen to plead guilty to PowerSchool extortion attack

A 19-year-old student pleaded guilty to hacking and extorting companies, including PowerSchool, impacting millions of students and teachers.
Privacy professionals
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 months ago

U.S. college student pleads guilty in data breach that affected North American schools | CBC News

A college student pleaded guilty to hacking PowerSchool and stealing data of millions, which was used for extortion.
fromwww.sbsun.com
1 week ago

California cop arrested on suspicion of extortion, bribery

Cameron Romo was charged with three felony counts each of extortion and soliciting a bribe after a citizen complaint in June 2024.
Law
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

California sheriff's deputy charged with extortion, soliciting bribe, authorities say

In June 2024, the Sheriff's Department received a complaint from a citizen regarding Deputy Cameron Romo, who was then put on administrative leave.
Los Angeles
fromThe Mercury News
2 weeks ago

Certified heartbreaker: East Bay woman scammed into sending 'Morgan Wallen' jet fuel money for in-person visit

After the victim informed the account she knew he was scamming her, he reportedly threatened to expose explicit pictures she'd sent him if she didn't forward him $10,000.
East Bay real estate
#organized-crime
fromenglish.elpais.com
3 weeks ago
US politics

Control of businesses, threats, and overpricing of up to 144%: La Familia Michoacana's extortion network in State of Mexico

fromFortune
1 month ago
US politics

Mexico's cartels are taking a $1.3 billion bite out of the economy through extortion-and they're getting hungrier

fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago
Toronto startup

18 arrested in connection with criminal network linked to towing industry: Peel police | CBC News

fromenglish.elpais.com
3 weeks ago
US politics

Control of businesses, threats, and overpricing of up to 144%: La Familia Michoacana's extortion network in State of Mexico

fromFortune
1 month ago
US politics

Mexico's cartels are taking a $1.3 billion bite out of the economy through extortion-and they're getting hungrier

fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago
Toronto startup

18 arrested in connection with criminal network linked to towing industry: Peel police | CBC News

#hacking
fromTechCrunch
2 months ago
Online learning

US student agrees to plead guilty to hack affecting tens of millions of students | TechCrunch

fromTechCrunch
2 months ago
Online learning

US student agrees to plead guilty to hack affecting tens of millions of students | TechCrunch

fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Reputed Lucchese crime family captain Anthony Villani sentenced for running illegal gambling racket

A Mafia captain was sentenced to 21 months for running a $25 million illegal online betting operation.
#peru
#data-breach
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Ajax striker Brian Brobbey was the target of violent extortion threats'

The Ajax striker Brian Brobbey has been the target of violent extortion threats involving arson, explosions, and a shooting, following his refusal to pay 150,000 to a criminal.
English Premier League
fromBoston.com
2 months ago

Former Norfolk County sheriff's deputy arrested, charged with extortion

"He used his position as a deputy superintendent to order maintenance workers to perform repairs at his home during and after work hours without compensation."
Boston Bruins
US politics
fromSlate Magazine
2 months ago

These Law Firms Should Sue Trump for Racketeering From the Oval Office

Trump openly acknowledges his criminal behavior in a recent interview, highlighting his use of extortion.
Civil RICO can hold Trump accountable for these actions without requiring criminal prosecution.
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Two People Held on Charges of Blackmailing Premier League Soccer Star Son Heung-min

Two people were arrested for blackmailing Son Heung-min with false paternity claims and extortion demands.
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago

Stat(s) Of The Week: Get Up, Stand Up - Above the Law

Majority of American lawyers view agreements with the Trump administration as extortion.
High disapproval of law firms engaging with the administration's threats.
fromTheregister
3 months ago

Hackers scam Coinbase users and ransom data for $20M

Coinbase faces a $20 million extortion demand after cybercriminals obtained sensitive user data via bribed staff.
France news
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

Kidnappers in France target cryptocurrency entrepreneurs for ransom

French police rescued a hostage after a ransom kidnapping related to cryptocurrency, highlighting a rise in violence targeting digital asset entrepreneurs.
NYC politics
fromShore News Network
3 months ago

NYC election board leader pleads guilty to poll worker extortion and fraud scheme

Nicole Torres pled guilty to election-related fraud and conspiracy, admitting to a scheme that exploited her public office for personal gain.
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