extortion
US /ɪkˈstɔːr.ʃən/
UK /ɪkˈstɔːr.ʃən/
1.
pemerasan, peras ugut
the practice of obtaining something, especially money, through force or threats
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The gang was involved in a scheme of extortion, demanding protection money from local businesses.
Geng itu terlibat dalam skim pemerasan, menuntut wang perlindungan daripada perniagaan tempatan.
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He was charged with extortion after threatening to reveal sensitive information.
Dia didakwa atas pemerasan selepas mengancam untuk mendedahkan maklumat sensitif.