WNC sheriff accused of affair, extortion will face removal hearing

A judge ruled Feb. 20 that a Western NC sheriff accused of affair and extortion will face a removal hearing after attempts to ...

Sextortion’, ‘local goons’ not gangsters responsible for most extortion cases registered in the city: Police

An officer said that while there may have been a spike in the number of extortion cases, last year, it was not indicative of ...

Nancy Guthrie case: Why criminals are turning to cryptocurrency for ransoms

Bitcoin’s speed, global reach and public ledger have made it a frequent demand in ransom cases. Here’s why criminals ask for ...

B.C. extortion attacks linked to arsons, auto fraud, shootings in Alberta and Ontario: Immigration documents

Immigration documents obtained by CBC News give new insight into a cross-Canada network of individuals believed to be responsible for a wave of extortion attacks plaguing Canadian communities. Details ...

Data-only extortion grows as ransomware gangs seek better profits

Businesses should prioritize securing one type of technology in particular, the security firm Arctic Wolf said in a new ...

MCOCA court refuses to discharge Salim Fruit from extortion case

Rejecting Qureshi’s plea for discharge, special judge NR Pradhan emphasised that “courts cannot conduct a mini trial at this ...

First known extortion cases surface in Vancouver, 4 under probe

Vancouver has reported its first known extortion cases, with police investigating four files involving threats of violence against residents and business owners for money.