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extortion

Extortion is a criminal act of taking/collecting property, money or services from an institution or individual, primarily by force. It is sometimes in common language referred as a "protection racket" since the offenders often quote their demands a payment for "protection" from threats from unspecified other parties.
Extortion is commonly practiced by an organized criminal group. The actual obtainment of money or property is not required to commit the offense.

Under the Section 383 of the Indian Penal Court (IPC) any person who commits this crime is liable for imprisonment for a term as long as three years or fine or with both.

An example of this is the arrest of Iqbal Kaskar, brother of the deadly criminal Dawood Ibrahim. He was running his bother’s real estate business in Mumbai and was arrested by the Thane police for an extortion case.

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One arrested as Delhi YouTuber gets Rs 13 crore extortion call

TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Apr 12, 2025, 08:07 (IST)

Delhi Police arrested Vishal, also known as Katia, a 25-year-old man, for allegedly demanding Rs 13 crore from a 24-year-old Delhi-based YouTuber. The complainant reported receiving threatening calls on April 9, demanding extortion money or face death. Vishal, aware of the YouTuber's wife's property inheritance, was apprehended within 24 hours near Nirmal Vatika in Bawana.

11 militants held in Manipur crackdown on extortion gangs

TNN / Apr 17, 2025, 02:48 (IST)

Manipur's security forces have apprehended 11 members of proscribed militant groups across four districts in the last 48 hours, focusing on factions involved in extortion. Since May 2023, ethnic unrest has led to a surge in splinter groups, with nearly 40 underground outfits now active in the Imphal valley.

Peru extends state of emergency over extortion gangs

AFP / Apr 14, 2025, 10:45 (IST)

Peru extended its state of emergency on Sunday by 30 days over a wave of killings linked to extortion gangs. The country has been in a state of emergency since mid-March, with soldiers deployed to help police crack down on gangs. Under the state of emergency, the government can suspend civil liberties such as the right to assemble, and house searches can be carried out.

Four held for extorting paan stall owner in Ravet

TNN / Apr 15, 2025, 00:46 (IST)

Another extortion case filed against former councillor

TNN / Apr 17, 2025, 23:10 (IST)

Thane police pledge support to industrialists in the fight against extortion

TNN / Apr 15, 2025, 15:05 (IST)

Joint Commissioner Dnyaneshwar Chavan assured Thane's industrialists of full police support and zero tolerance for extortion. During a meeting with TSSIA, Chavan urged businesses to report threats immediately, emphasizing swift police response and a safe business environment. Police officials promised regular coordination meetings to address entrepreneur concerns and build trust with trader associations.

Nashik city police book 12 for extortion in two separate cases

TNN / Apr 17, 2025, 23:52 (IST)

Crackdown on extortion, 11 militants arrested in Manipur

Apr 16, 2025, 23:43 (IST)

Four, including three women, held in Dhanbad for extortion

Apr 10, 2025, 23:43 (IST)

Court frames charges against Gogi gang members in extortion case

TNN / Apr 14, 2025, 23:04 (IST)

6 militants arrested in Manipur for arms smuggling, extortion

Apr 12, 2025, 23:43 (IST)

Man Arrested for Demanding Rs 13 Crore extortion from YouTuber in Delhi

TNN / Apr 12, 2025, 23:40 (IST)

'Used to take Rs 5,000 every week from my only source of livelihood': 3 cops & SPO extort money from street vendor in Gurgaon

TNN / Apr 11, 2025, 00:58 (IST)

In Gurgaon, vendor Gulab Singh's hidden camera exposed a police extortion ring, leading to the arrest of three policemen and an SPO. Facing threats to shut down his tea and paratha shop, Gulab documented the officers' demands for weekly protection money.

Classmates extort Rs 12.5 lakh from 9-year-old boy after he steals cash to throw birthday bash

TNN / Apr 11, 2025, 01:10 (IST)

In Lucknow, a Class 9 student's birthday treat, funded by stolen money, turned into a month-long extortion nightmare. Classmates coerced him into stealing Rs 12.5 lakh from his home. The stolen money was used to buy luxury items. Police investigation led to the arrest of seven juveniles, who are now in custody.

3 NSCN (K-YA) militants nabbed in Charaideo; arms, ammo & extortion notes seized

Apr 17, 2025, 23:37 (IST)

Autorickshaw drivers arrested for extorting guest workers in Chennai.

TNN / Apr 14, 2025, 00:44 (IST)

Watch: History-sheeter facing nearly 30 criminal cases handcuffed and paraded by police in Pune

TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Apr 15, 2025, 08:01 (IST)

Pune police paraded Tipu Pathan, a history-sheeter with over two dozen criminal cases including murder and extortion, in his locality of Sayyad Nagar. Authorities urged residents to report any harassment or extortion attempts by Pathan or his associates, assuring them of their safety.