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   extortion

   /ɪkˈstɔːʃn/

   noun

   • 1. the practice of obtaining something, especially money, through force or threats: "he used bribery and extortion to build himself a huge, art-stuffed mansion"

   Word Origin Middle English: from late Latin extortio(n-), from Latin extorquere ‘wrest’ (see extort).

   Derivatives

   • 1. extortioner noun

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2. www.britannica.com › topic › extortionExtortion | Cybercrime, Fraud, Bribery | Britannica

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   Jul 20, 1998 · Extortion is the unlawful exaction of money or property through intimidation, such as threats of harm, accusation, or exposure. Learn about the history, types, and legal aspects of extortion, as well as its distinction from bribery and robbery.

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4. lawrato.com › indian-kanoon › ipcIPC Section 383 - Extortion - Punishment and bail - LawRato

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   Jul 1, 2024 · According to section 383 of the Indian Penal Code, whoever intentionally puts someone in fear of injury and thereby dishonestly forces them to give up property or valuable items commits "extortion."

   • Extortion, as per section 384 IPC, is a serious crime in which an individual uses threats, intimidation, or blackmail to obtain money, property, or...
   • Whoever, in order to the committing of extortion, puts any person in fear, or attempts to put any person in fear, of any injury, shall be punished...
   • Section 420 of the IPC, or IPC 420 as it is commonly known, deals with the act of cheating and dishonestly inducing the person deceived to deliver...

5. indianexpress.com › article › cities‘Extortion racket’ busted in UP, 18 cops suspended

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   6 hours ago · The action was taken after the Additional Director General (Varanasi Zone) and Deputy Inspector General (Azamgarh Range) unearthed an “extortion racket” in an operation conducted late evening on Wednesday and nabbed the cops and 16 others red-handed, the officers added. On the basis of a report submitted to Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on ...

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   What are some examples of extortion?

   • An extortioner is someone who takes something by threat. The point of extortion is that a person must pay or do something in order to avoid a negative action on the part of the extortioner. Blackmail would be one form of extortion. Kidnapping for ransom would be a form of extortion.

   What is an extortioner in the Bible? | GotQuestions.org

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   What does extortion mean in the Bible?

   • In many versions, the word creditor or usurer is used interchangeably with extortioner in the Old Testament. An extortioner is someone who takes something by threat. The point of extortion is that a person must pay or do something in order to avoid a negative action on the part of the extortioner. Blackmail would be one form of extortion.

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   What is extortion and bribery?

   • Extortion, the unlawful exaction of money or property through intimidation. Extortion was originally the complement of bribery, both crimes involving interference with or by public officials. But extortion and, to a limited extent, bribery have been expanded to include actions by private citizens

   Extortion | Cybercrime, Fraud, Bribery | Britannica

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   Is extortion a crime?

   • The crime of extortion is defined to exclude lawful bargaining processes; for example, a union official may threaten to call a strike for higher wages. Such threats are criminal only if used to obtain money or property for the personal gain of the actor. See also bribery.

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7. www.gotquestions.org › Bible-extortionerWhat is an extortioner in the Bible? | GotQuestions.org

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   Jul 18, 2024 · An extortioner is someone who takes something by threat. The point of extortion is that a person must pay or do something in order to avoid a negative action on the part of the extortioner. Blackmail would be one form of extortion. Kidnapping for ransom would be a form of extortion.

8. www.britannica.com › topic › corruption-lawCorruption | Bribery, Fraud, Embezzlement | Britannica

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   Jul 1, 2024 · corruption, Improper and usually unlawful conduct intended to secure a benefit for oneself or another. Its forms include bribery, extortion, and the misuse of inside information. It exists where there is community indifference or a lack of enforcement policies.

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9. www.britannica.com › topic › briberyBribery | Definition, Types & Examples | Britannica

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   Jul 13, 2024 · Bribery, the act of promising, giving, receiving, or agreeing to receive money or some other item of value with the corrupt aim of influencing a public official in the discharge of his official duties. When money has been offered or promised in exchange for a corrupt act, the official involved need.

10. www.controlrisks.com › the-rise-of-cyber-extortionThe rise of cyber extortion - Control Risks

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    Jul 5, 2024 · Perhaps one of the starkest evolutions in the risk landscape has been the nature of extortion. In recent years, cyber-enabled extortion has become a highly popular and public technique. But even as the techniques for extortion change, many of the fundamentals for handling them endure.