extortion

~ sth (from sb)to make sb give you sth by threatening them 敲诈；勒索；强夺
The gang extorted money from over 30 local businesses.
这帮歹徒向当地 30 多家企业勒索过钱财。

ex·tor·tion
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He was arrested and charged with extortion.
他因敲诈勒索罪被拘捕和控告。