The crime of extortion is a criminal offence against property, and its criminal object is public and private property. Criminal behavior is manifested in the use of threats or blackmail to forcibly obtain public and private property for the purpose of illegal possession. The crime of extortion is a public prosecution case, which is usually prosecuted by the procuratorate on behalf of the state. If the procuratorial organ considers that the crime is minor and does not prosecute, the victim may file a private prosecution on his own. At the same time, the defendant of the crime of extortion, in the case of illegal possession and disposal of the victim's property, should recover or order restitution according to law, which can be considered as a sentencing factor.
Legal consequences of extortion:
1. Criminal liability: According to relevant laws, extortion may constitute a crime, and the persons involved will face criminal liability, including but not limited to fines, detention or imprisonment;
2. Civil liability: the victim can seek damages through civil litigation and ask the blackmailer to compensate the economic losses caused by extortion;
3. Administrative responsibility: In some cases, extortion may violate administrative regulations, and the perpetrator may be subject to administrative penalties, such as fines or administrative detention;
4. Social impact: Individuals or organizations suspected of extortion may be condemned by public opinion, thus affecting their social reputation and future life or career development.
To sum up, the crime of extortion is a kind of criminal offence against property, and its criminal behavior is characterized by extorting public and private property by threats and coercion for the purpose of illegal possession. The crime of extortion is a public prosecution case. In the case of illegal possession and disposal of the victim's property, the defendant should recover or order restitution according to law, which can be considered as a sentencing factor.
Legal basis:
Criminal law of the people's Republic of China
Article 274
Whoever extorts a large amount of public or private property or repeatedly extorts it shall be sentenced to fixed-term imprisonment of not more than three years, criminal detention or public surveillance, and shall also or only be fined; If the amount is huge or there are other serious circumstances, he shall be sentenced to fixed-term imprisonment of not less than three years but not more than ten years and shall also be fined; If the amount is especially huge or there are other especially serious circumstances, he shall be sentenced to fixed-term imprisonment of not less than 10 years and fined.