Extortion

Translation of "extortion" into Russian

Noun

extortion

extortions pl

The businessman was arrested for extortion.

Бизнесмен был арестован за вымогательство.

Noun

The practice of obtaining something, especially money, through force or threats.

The businessman was arrested for extortion after demanding money from local shop owners in exchange for protection.

An act or instance of obtaining something, especially money, through force, intimidation, or threats.

The latest extortion was reported to the police within hours.

An exorbitantly high price or amount demanded; excessive charge (figurative).

Ten dollars for a cup of coffee is pure extortion.

Adjective

Used before another noun: relating to or involving extortion.

The police launched an extortion investigation after several businesses received threats.

extortion scheme

The police uncovered an elaborate extortion scheme.

схема вымогательства

Полиция раскрыла сложную схему вымогательства.

extortion attempt

He was arrested after an extortion attempt went wrong.

попытка вымогательства

Его арестовали после неудачной попытки вымогательства.

extortion charge

The businessman faced an extortion charge last year.

обвинение в вымогательстве

В прошлом году бизнесмену предъявили обвинение в вымогательстве.

extortion threat

They received an extortion threat demanding money.

угроза вымогательства

Они получили угрозу вымогательства с требованием денег.

extortion ring

The authorities dismantled a major extortion ring operating in the city.

группа вымогателей

Власти ликвидировали крупную группу вымогателей, действующую в городе.