extort

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There in Africa, smugglers link up with al Qaeda-affiliated groups that escort the cargoes north and extort payments from the overland convoys, said current and former rebel leaders in northern Mali.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 1, 2025

The email from Galda “transparently reflects an attempt to extort and solicit a bribe,” the complaint alleged.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 3, 2025

His defamation action claims she "voluntarily admitted" being pressured into making false claims in what it describes as an "evil conspiracy" to extort money and damage his reputation.

From BBC • Mar. 4, 2025

Jackson’s lawyers issued this statement after that hearing: “Unfortunately for those attempting to extort $20 million from Jackson and his family, Bo still hits back hard.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 16, 2025

But again he didn’t comply, evidently determined to extort money and obstruct justice.

From "Killers of the Flower Moon" by David Grann