extortion

The gang was arrested for running a protection racket involving extortion of local shopkeepers.

(Chinese) 该帮派因经营涉及敲诈当地店主的保护费业务而被捕。

He was charged with extortion after threatening to release private photos unless paid.

(Chinese) 他在威胁除非付钱否则发布私人照片后被控敲诈勒索罪。