Extortion

A rowdy-sheeter was arrested for assaulting the Channapatna Tahsildar and filming a nude video to extort ₹10 lakh. The incident occurred on June 28 at the Tahsildar's official residence in Kuvempu Nagar, Channapatna.

Kebbi State Police Command arrested four suspects for conspiring to extort a resident of Jega Local Government Area with ₦30 million.

The Haryana Human Rights Commission has taken notice of allegations of custodial torture and extortion by police. It has directed that if the claims are verified, responsible officials will be held accountable, and an Action Taken Report with inquiry findings must be submitted before the next hearing.

Nancy Guthrie's extortion demands are being considered legitimate, and the FBI is investigating threatening letters sent to her family. The probe focuses on verifying the validity of the demands and the nature of the threats.

A Canadian individual received a threatening extortion message from someone claiming to be part of the Jalisco cartel, demanding $2,000 and threatening them and their family. The message included an extremely graphic image intended to intimidate the recipient into paying.

Former Kolkata Councillor Shams Iqbal Anil was arrested in a ₹70 lakh extortion case. The number of Kolkata Councillors arrested in different criminal cases has increased to 10.

Rahul Gandhi, the Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, criticized the Maharashtra TET 'paper leak' and accused the education and examination system of becoming a 'system of extortion,' leaving youth insecure. He highlighted the impact of such incidents on the future of young people.

Mexico has extended the deadline for prepaid cell phone users to link their numbers to personal identities, with staggered cutoff dates from August 15 to December 31. The original June 30 deadline was pushed back due to low registration rates, as less than half of Mexico’s 140 million phone lines are registered. The policy aims to reduce crimes like extortion by associating numbers with identities.

Six police officers were detained in Imo after being filmed assaulting a man. Incidents of police brutality and other unprofessional activities persist in Nigeria despite existing sanctions.

Al-Nazir Al-Sadig, an 18-year-old Sudanese refugee in Egypt, died of pneumonia after enduring beatings and extortion in a squalid Cairo jail. The article highlights worsening conditions for Sudanese war refugees in Egyptian detention facilities.

A Hyderabad man was arrested for land grabbing and extortion and has been placed in 14-day custody.

LGBTQ+ support service Thorne Harbour Health reports international students from countries where homosexuality is illegal are being targeted via dating apps for assaults and extortion, with threats of being outed in their home countries. A Victorian hate crimes inquiry heard that 95 attacks occurred since June 2024, leading to 42 arrests.

AAP MLA Vasava and eight others were sentenced to seven years in jail for assaulting forest officials and extortion. Additional Sessions Judge A.V. Hirpara convicted Vasava, his wife Shakuntala Vasava, and others in connection with the incident on October 30, 2023.

Sabyasachi Dutta was arrested by Bidhannagar City Police on June 8 for extortion. Investigators seized approximately 3.5 kg of gold from his flat and bank locker prior to the arrest.

John Alite, a mob hitman who testified against John 'Junior' Gotti and became a councilman in New Jersey, was arrested on extortion and loan sharking charges. Alite was released after a court appearance and is scheduled to return for a detention hearing.

The J&K government has ordered an inquiry into 103 heart procedures under the PMJAY scheme and suspended a doctor accused of logging false descriptions in the Transaction Management System, bypassing the government supply chain, and extorting money from patients entitled to free healthcare.

A former south suburban police officer was sentenced to over five years in federal prison for conspiring to steal cash and drugs from drivers during traffic stops. Antoine Larry and another officer targeted drivers unlikely to report misconduct, soliciting bribes in exchange for reduced charges and falsifying reports to cover up the scheme, which lasted from 2020 to 2022.

Antoine Larry, a former patrol officer for the Phoenix, Illinois Police Department, was sentenced to five years in prison for conspiring to steal cash and drugs during traffic stops. He was convicted of conspiracy, extortion, and attempted extortion in January.

ICE arrested a foreign terrorist leader living illegally in Mooresville, allegedly holding his wife hostage, according to DHS. The individual, Aquilla, has an international warrant from Brazil for criminal association and extortion.

A Nigerian university has sacked two professors and three others over allegations of sexual abuse and extortion. The decision was made during the 122nd Governing Council meeting on June 12, as disclosed by the university spokesman.

A university has sacked two professors and three other staff members over alleged sexual abuse and extortion. The decision was made during the 122nd meeting of the Governing Council on 12 June.

A man was arrested for extortion. He is being held on the charge.

Police have served a fresh summons to Bengal's ex-sports minister in connection with a case involving a high-profile football event in December 2005. The case stems from an FIR filed by event organiser Shatadru Dutta, who accuses the ex-minister of black-marketing tickets, extortion, criminal intimidation, and cheating.

Nigerian returnees from South Africa described experiences of alleged xenophobia, extortion, discrimination, and intimidation, urging fellow Nigerians in the country to return home.

Two individuals were arrested for impersonating Kala Jathedi gang members to extort a Delhi businessman named Rohit Jain. The businessman reported receiving threatening calls from international numbers to the Adarsh Nagar police station.

Mr. Chude alleged human rights abuses by the police Octopus Unit in Port Harcourt, including unlawful detention, torture, and N180,000 bail extortion. He called for urgent scrutiny and stronger oversight of detention facilities.

Cybersecurity researchers revealed a data theft extortion campaign targeting U.S. organizations in professional, legal, and financial services between January and May 2026. The campaign, attributed to UNC3753, involved vishing and physical intrusions, with Google Mandiant and Google Threat Intelligence Group identifying the threat actor.

A TMC councillor was arrested and faces public fury and an egg attack. He and his associate were booked under multiple sections of the BNS for charges including extortion, criminal trespass, criminal intimidation, and attempted arson.

The Mexican government requires residents to register their cell phones by June 30 to comply with the General Law of the National Public Security System, aimed at reducing phone-related crimes like extortion. Failure to register in person with proper documentation will result in service suspension. The law ties phone numbers to verified identities to combat crimes such as prison-based extortion.

The police chief in Imo State, Audu Bosso, warned newly promoted officers against extortion and rights abuses, emphasizing the need for strategic, intelligence-led policing over brute force.

Surrey police are investigating a shooting at the home of Cricket Canada's president in the South Newton neighborhood. This marks the second time the residence has been targeted, with a previous incident occurring on May 20.

Mexico is grappling with a surge in extortion, including kidnappings and threats, as corrupt police and gangs extort shopkeepers through 'protection fees'. The president has pledged to address the crime affecting all levels of society.

Peru's runoff election faces heightened fear due to surging extortion and killings linked to illegal gold mining. Extortion cases and murders have quintupled and doubled, respectively, since 2020, with criminal gangs expanding their influence through profits from illegal mining. Voters are anxious about safety amid ongoing violence and failed police protection.

Peru faces a surge in crime, including extortion and killings, ahead of its presidential runoff. Small businesses and residents report increased vulnerability, with organized crime linked to illegal mining and underfunded law enforcement exacerbating the crisis.

Peru is experiencing a surge in extortion and violence, particularly in Trujillo, as fear surrounds the runoff vote.

Peru's runoff election faces rising fears of extortion and violence, with criminal gangs linked to illegal gold mining fueling murders and targeted attacks. Extortion cases and murders have surged fivefold and doubled respectively in recent years, destabilizing communities and disrupting businesses.

Troy Clinton Van Sickle, a ten-time convicted felon, is charged with stealing $1.5 million from an elderly woman through a romance fraud scheme. He concealed his criminal history, including fraud, theft, extortion, and perjury, while working as a janitor at a San Diego County preschool.

ADT, a security company, confirmed a cyber intrusion following an extortion attempt by the ShinyHunters group, which claims to have stolen over 10 million records. ADT states only a 'limited set' of data was accessed, contradicting the hackers' assertion.

A new financially motivated hacking group named BlackFile has been linked to a surge of vishing attacks targeting retail and hospitality organizations since February 2026. The group is associated with data theft and extortion campaigns, exploiting these sectors to maximize financial gain.

Federal authorities in California arrested 43 members and associates of the Mexican mafia during an early morning crackdown in Orange County. The indictments include charges such as murder, kidnapping, extortion, and drug trafficking, with the FBI and local agencies conducting the operation.