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Extortion (Noun)

The felonious act of extorting money (as by threats of violence).

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

The police investigated the businessman for extortion after several employees came forward with allegations of threats and intimidation.
The gang was convicted of extortion for demanding protection money from local shop owners.
The politician was accused of extortion for using her position to solicit bribes from contractors.
The company was fined for extortion after it was discovered that they had been charging customers exorbitant fees under threat of cancellation.
The extortion scheme involved threatening to reveal sensitive information about the victim unless they paid a large sum of money.

Unjust exaction (as by the misuse of authority); "the extortion by dishonest officials of fees for performing their sworn duty".

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

An exorbitant charge.

Nouns denoting possession and transfer of possession.

The tourists were outraged by the extortionate price the taxi driver was charging them to take them to their hotel.
The electricity company was accused of extortion by charging its customers an exorbitant fee for late payment.
Many people felt that the ticket prices for the concert were extortion, especially considering the poor seating conditions.
The company was found guilty of extortion for overcharging its customers for the software, which was easily available online for free.
The airline's excess baggage policy was deemed extortionate by many passengers, who felt they were being ripped off for their luggage.