Extortion Allegations Surface Globally
6 articles from 3 countries
Nigerian university officials and a student union president face suspension over extortion allegations. In Mexico, transport workers blocked roads protesting union extortion, while a businessman filed a complaint against Drake Bell for alleged extortion. Meanwhile, Kelowna, Canada, police investigate two extortion incidents, and a student leader in Bangladesh was expelled for similar charges.
Kwara traffic agency dismisses one, demotes two for motorist extortion
- The Kwara State Road Traffic Management Authority (KWARTMA) dismissed one personnel and demoted two others for extorting motorists. - The disciplinary action followed a viral video showing three personnel allegedly engaging in unethical conduct during a sanitation exercise. - KWARTMA's CEO stated the authority has a zero-tolerance policy for extortion and corruption, emphasizing that the sanctio…
Morelos Transfers Eight High-Risk Inmates Linked to Extortion to Coahuila
- Eight high-risk inmates linked to extortion were transferred from Morelos prisons to a federal facility in Coahuila. - The operation involved Mexican Air Force aircraft and security from the Army, N…
Venezuela SEBIN counterintelligence chief arrested for alleged extortion, kidnapping
- The head of counterintelligence for Venezuela's SEBIN intelligence agency, Carlos Ortega, was arrested along with subordinates for alleged extortion and kidnapping. - The investigation began after a…
New Anambra Police Chief Vows Community Policing, Zero Extortion
- The new Commissioner of Police in Anambra State, Nnanna Ama Oji, vowed to prioritize community policing and build public trust. - He pledged zero tolerance for extortion and emphasized grassroots en…
Kwara traffic agency sacks personnel, demotes two over extortion
- The Kwara State Road Traffic Management Authority dismissed one personnel and demoted two others for alleged extortion during a monthly environmental sanitation exercise. - The disciplinary action f…
Doctor, Filmmaker Recount Extortion Threats by Lagos Area Boys
- A doctor and a filmmaker recounted separate incidents of extortion and threats by street touts, known as 'area boys,' in Lagos. - The doctor's team was organizing a free medical outreach when touts …