Extortion

Extortion is the act of using force or threats to force people to hand over their money or properties, on favors. Extortion can happen outside or near schools wherein children are victimized to give up their allowances, in exchange for the promise that they will not be beaten up. The act is different from robbery. In robbery, there is a very real and very immediate violence. In extortion, a person may only suffer from the fear of harm if he/she gives in to the demand/s of the one who extorts.