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Extortion-related shootings in Surrey are causing business owners to reconsider their investments and operations due to safety concerns.

A 41-year-old man was arrested in Caracaraí, Brazil, for assisting a friend in staging a kidnapping to extort money from the friend's mother.

In northern Guayaquil, extortionists are reportedly demanding $10,000 from local merchants, using intimidation tactics to enforce their demands.

The Ecuadorian Army captured an alleged leader of the Los Lobos gang in Los Ríos linked to extortion and contract killing activities.

Arigo Toro contests evidence presented against him in a court case involving allegations of extortion and clarifies his stance on the ongoing legal proceedings.

Aleksanteri Kivimäki has been sentenced to 6 years and 11 months in prison for severe data breaches and extortion against a psychotherapeutic center in Finland.

Two housekeeping staff in Bengaluru, India were arrested for posing as GST officers and extorting ₹5 lakh from a gutkha trader.

A judge has released influencer Ronnie Peterson from detention after he was accused of extorting municipal officials in Santa Luzia, MG, Brazil.

A woman was arrested for extortion after creating a false profile to deceive a Prosecutor from the State Public Ministry of Mato Grosso do Sul.

Colombian and Brazilian individuals were arrested in Ceará for engaging in usury and extortion against local merchants.

A former bodybuilder shot a Mr. Finland contestant in daylight due to ongoing extortion claims, leading to a significant legal case in Helsinki.

The Argentine Football Association's decision to suspend matches is seen as a form of extortion in retaliation for legal scrutiny over alleged tax evasion.

Two suspects have been arrested in connection with the murder of Viviana del Rosario Cerón Yunga in Machala, Ecuador, with the crime reportedly linked to extortion activities in the local mining sector.

A man named Rishabh Thakur has been arrested for allegedly demanding extortion from operators of spa centers and cafes under the pretext of representing the Bajrang Dal in Bareilly, India.

Rishabh Thakur has been arrested in Bareilly for allegedly extorting money from spa and cafe operators in the name of Bajrang Dal.

Rishabh Thakur has been arrested by Bareilly police for extorting money from spa center and cafe operators under the pretext of representing the Bajrang Dal.

The UN reports alarming levels of child trafficking in Haiti, where armed gangs exploit children for violence and extortion, threatening their lives and futures.

A merchant in Sobral, Ceará, was shot in his own store after refusing to pay a fee demanded by a criminal gang.

A group falsely posing as schoolgirls successfully extorted intimate photos from men, amassing millions.

Two men in Hradec Králové have been charged with extortion after demanding money for alleged protection from their victim.

The tragic suicide of a soldier reveals the extent of extortion networks operating from within Argentine prisons.

A new twist has emerged in the alleged gang rape case linked to a villa party in Bengaluru, where one of the accused claims the 19-year-old college student attempted extortion by alleging he assaulted her after a party night.

Calgary police are investigating two shootings believed to be connected to ongoing extortion cases targeting the South Asian community in the city.

The article discusses the case of Carmelo Cinturrino, an officer accused of serious crimes, impacting his family's reputation and their community.

A female optician in Sweden is being prosecuted for extortion after allegedly threatening a male client with intimate details unless he paid her money.

A São Paulo court has convicted delegate Eduardo Peretti Guimarães and five other police officers for forming a criminal organization involved in extortion.

The Sao Paulo Civil Police conducted an operation against an attempted extortion involving a businessman from the security sector, issuing three arrest warrants.

Five individuals, including one inmate and four women, were arrested for extorting a merchant in Ecuador, demanding $5,500 while making threats regarding his and his family's safety.

Ukraine accuses Hungary and Slovakia of extortion amid escalating tensions over energy supplies following Russian attacks on its infrastructure.

Ukraine has accused Hungary and Slovakia of extortion over threats to cut electricity supplies and veto EU loans.

Police in Surendranagar, Gujarat, have dismantled an organized gang involved in a honey trap scheme, resulting in the arrest of four members who defrauded a builder out of 10 million rupees.

Leaders from BJP and Congress in Akola district, Maharashtra have received extortion threats from the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, prompting heightened security measures.

Leaders from both Congress and BJP in Maharashtra have received extortion threats from individuals allegedly associated with the Lawrence Bishnoi gang.

A Nigerian man, Afeez Adewale, has been extradited to the US to face charges related to sexual extortion and the death of an American man.

A civil servant from the Palmas City Chamber is being investigated for extortion involving exorbitant interest rates and has faced police action including search and seizure.

Three military police officers in Brazil were arrested for alleged extortion through kidnapping, utilizing false arrest warrants to demand money from victims.

Russian soldiers report widespread extortion and corruption within the military, requiring them to pay large sums to avoid front-line deployment.

California Governor Gavin Newsom criticized the recent Supreme Court decision overturning Trump's tariffs, arguing that the tariffs were an illegal extortion that harmed working families.

An explosives attack damaged the vehicle of Denni T. C., the president of the parish government in Malimpia, Quinindé, Ecuador, without causing personal injuries.

An Ontario man has been charged with human trafficking and extortion after a foreign worker in Nova Scotia was reportedly coerced into excessive labor and threatened.

Ecuador's President Daniel Noboa announced a comprehensive plan to combat extortion affecting small businesses, featuring QR code systems and enhanced vehicle monitoring.

Peel Region police are gaining support from financial crime experts to combat an increase in extortion and threats against individuals and businesses.

Authorities in Guayaquil have detained four individuals, including two minors, for alleged extortion activities that involved threatening local residents for money.

A Calgary man has been charged with multiple counts of extortion following a lengthy investigation into threats made against a local woman.

Two members of a criminal cell extorting merchants at the La Yarda supply market in Mazatlán were arrested by Mexican authorities.

A metropolitan control agent in Ibarra, Ecuador, was apprehended for extortion during an operation by the Anti-Kidnapping and Extortion Unit alongside another person.

The Oyo State Police Command has detained officers involved in the alleged extortion of ₦300,000 from a resident.

Nigerian power generation companies rebut allegations of extortion by the Nigeria Labour Congress, expressing concerns over the potential for a power crisis in the country.

A 15-year-old boy has been sentenced for attempted extortion, illegal threats, and harassment linked to a high-profile incident involving a member of the comedy group JLC.

A dispute between two parties in Ujjain led to police action, including the filing of a case and arrests, linked to allegations of extortion.