Extortion
KPK probes Sudewo's team eight role in Pati corruption case
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Indonesia's Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) is investigating communications between former Pati Regent Sudewo and the local DPRD chairman regarding an impeachment issue, along with the role of his 'team eight' in conditioning projects and elections. Witnesses were examined on February 24, 2026, to uncover alleged extortion in village positions and railway project bribery. The case stems from a sting operation on January 19, 2026.
A couple went to a supposed job interview in rural Palermo, Huila, falling victim to a scam simulating an express kidnapping. Relatives received extortion calls, but authorities quickly located the victims safe after three hours. No kidnapping complaint was filed.
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A couple in North Carolina has been sentenced to federal prison for a harassment scheme that targeted an intellectually disabled Chick-fil-A worker and contributed to his suicide. Trysten Anthony Cullon and Jade Ashlynn Stone pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit cyberstalking. The brief but intense extortion effort began in September 2024 and ended tragically days later.
Indonesia's Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has seized Rp2.6 billion in cash from Pati Regent Sudewo and three village heads accused of extorting candidates for village official positions. The sting operation occurred on January 19, 2026, in Pati Regency, Central Java. The funds were collected from eight village heads in Jaken subdistrict.
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Indonesia's Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has named Madiun Mayor Maidi as a suspect in an alleged extortion and gratification case totaling Rp2.25 billion since his terms from 2019-2024 and 2025-2030. The arrest occurred via a raid on January 19, 2026, followed by the seizure of Rp550 million in cash. The case involves two main clusters related to project kickbacks and corporate social responsibility funds in Madiun, East Java.
Federal forces captured Edgar 'N', known as 'El Limones', in an operation in Durango's capital. The detainee is identified as a financial operator for a criminal group linked to the Sinaloa Cartel and involved in extorting ranchers and merchants. The action is part of the National Strategy Against Extortion.
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Roman Novak, a Russian cryptocurrency millionaire, and his wife Anna were abducted and dismembered as part of an extortion scheme targeting their crypto holdings. The couple was last seen on October 2 heading to meet unidentified investors. Authorities are investigating the tragic incident.
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