Problem

Blackmail by government officials

Other Names:
Official blackmail
Extortion by public officials
Nature:

Common law extortion is the corrupt collection of an unlawful fee by a public officer through the power of his office. It is a misdemeanour.

Related Problems:
Political scandal
Related UN Sustainable Development Goals:
GOAL 16: Peace and Justice Strong Institutions
Problem Type:
D: Detailed problems
Date of last update
04.10.2020 – 22:48 CEST