Extortion schemes targeting South Asian businesses in Canada linked to crime groups

A series of extortion attempts targeting South Asian businesses since October 2023 has led to at least 14 arrests across Canada, with incide...

Man in China arrested for attempting to extort restaurant by putting cockroach in his food

A man was arrested for trying to extort a restaurant in Beijing by spitting a cockroach onto his food. What happened: The incident reportedl...

Bangkok police apologize after officers charged with extorting Taiwanese actor

An investigation found that seven Bangkok police officers allegedly extorted Taiwanese actor Charlene An while she visited Thailand’s capita...

Chinese Aunties in the ‘Florida of China’ Hold Wedding Party Hostage for Cash and Cigarettes

A squad of 100-strong entrepreneurial aunties in eastern China blocked a wedding convoy as part of a money-making scheme. The incident occur...