Waleed Saeed, 31, has been sentenced to 16 years in prison for a six-year campaign of blackmail and sexual assault targeting Muslim males online. Police fear he may have up to 70 more victims.
TMC leader Vijay Singh was pelted with eggs outside Asansol court on Friday, with protesters shouting "chor, chor". This follows a similar incident on June 18 where former minister Udayan Guha was egged outside Dinhata Police Station.
Cyber extortion group FulcrumSec claims to have stolen over 1TB of sensitive data from Novo Nordisk, including source code, drug information, and clinical trial data. The group allegedly demanded $25 million, which Novo Nordisk reportedly refused to pay. FulcrumSec is now reportedly exploring selling the stolen data.
A 24-year-old woman in Nagpur has accused Ayyaz Taj Madare and associates of rape, blackmail, extortion, and forced religious conversion, stemming from a property meeting. A video allegedly shows the victim pleading to be released during religious rituals. Police have arrested two suspects.
Alan Irwin, 35, reported an attempted sextortion scam after a Tinder match threatened to share intimate footage. He blocked the scammer and refused to comply, advising others not to panic. A record number of UK under-18s sought help for sextortion last year.
A Cairns man, 35, faces a potential contempt of court charge for allegedly publishing suppressed details of a high-profile extortion case. He pleaded not guilty to breaching a non-publication order and claims the order wasn't active when he posted material online. Police are considering a more serious charge.
A 35-year-old Cairns man has been charged with disobeying a court suppression order for allegedly revealing the identity of a Queensland public figure involved in an extortion case. The man, who has a criminal history, was arrested and had his devices seized. He claims the case should be heard in open court.
Three executives from TCC Green Energy, including a project manager, special assistant, and deputy manager, have been arrested and detained for allegedly accepting over NT$20 million and over US$1 million in bribes related to aquaculture-solar power projects. One executive is also accused of extorting over NT$1 million from a contractor. The Tainan District Prosecutors Office secured their detention pending investigation.
TMC leader and former minister Arup Biswas has received a third notice from Bidhannagar commissionerate regarding the Lionel Messi "GOAT India Tour" event. Police have directed him to appear within 48 hours for questioning in connection with alleged ticket black marketing, extortion, and security lapses. Biswas had previously cited ill health for non-compliance.
Indonesia's Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) arrested eight high-ranking immigration officials, including Deputy Minister Silmy Karim, for allegedly extorting over $8 million from foreigners seeking permits between 2022 and 2026. Nine visa agents were also detained.
Trinamool Congress leader Jahangir Khan, also known as 'Pushpa', was paraded by police in Falta after his arrest near the India-Nepal border. He faces multiple extortion charges and was remanded to five days police custody.
A gym owner was shot dead by unidentified assailants in Hansi, Haryana, on Thursday. In a separate incident, a gym in Delhi was fired upon, with the Lawrence Bishnoi gang claiming responsibility via a social media post. Investigations are underway for both incidents.
Mahender Makhijani, an Indian-origin financier, has been arrested in California for a $100 million bank fraud scheme involving falsified real estate documents. He is also accused of running a parallel operation of intimidation, blackmail, and violence, including hosting parties with sex workers to pressure attendees.
Media outlets are challenging a suppression order in Queensland that prevents the naming of a high-profile man involved in an extortion case. The order, made by a magistrate, aims to protect the married public figure from having information revealed about them.
A Queensland magistrate has suppressed the name of a high-profile individual (MM) involved in an extortion case in Cairns, citing the need to protect potential future complainants, despite opposition from media outlets arguing the order was unnecessary and potentially motivated by embarrassment.
Extortion is a growing crime in Mexico, with victims like Luis reporting police corruption and threats. The crime affects all sectors, costing the country nearly $900m annually, and official figures likely underrepresent the true scale due to fear of reprisal.
A Queensland magistrate expressed frustration over a last-minute application to suppress the identity of a high-profile man involved in an alleged extortion case. The magistrate extended an interim non-publication order, citing fairness concerns.
Two men, Damanjeet Singh (22) and Pardaman Singh (30), have been arrested and charged in Surrey, Canada, following a shooting incident on April 22. Police state the shooting is linked to extortion threats and that both accused are foreign nationals. The arrests come amid growing concerns over extortion-related violence targeting South Asian communities in Canada.
Four former Ukrainian police colonels and an accomplice are accused of kidnapping crypto entrepreneurs, extorting over $2.2 million through 'wrench attacks', leveraging their law enforcement skills and resources.
Wander Franco was declared criminally responsible for sexual and psychological abuse of a minor by a Dominican judge, but will not serve a sentence. The judge also found Franco to be a victim of extortion and blackmail by the minor's mother, who was sentenced to 10 years for sex trafficking.
Peel Regional Police have arrested 17 non-Canadian individuals linked to the 'For Brothers' extortion ring, which targeted South Asian business owners in Canada and the US. The group is connected to 24 incidents, including shootings and arson.
Resumo de notícias do Maranhão entre 17 e 23 de maio: princípio de tornado causa estragos, criança morre em emboscada, feminicídio, apreensão de adolescentes por estupro coletivo, operação contra desvio de recursos públicos e resgate de animal silvestre.
Trinamool councillor Sanjay Das (49) was found dead at his home in South Dum Dum, Kolkata, with preliminary investigations suggesting suicide. His family reported severe stress due to banners accusing him of extortion and land-grab, though no official complaints or investigations were pending against him.
Scammers on dating apps like Tantan and WooTalk lure men into nude video calls, then extort money by threatening to release private footage. One accomplice was sentenced for providing accounts for money laundering.
