Threats and Extortion Crimes — Protecting Individuals from Pressure and Coercion

Legal Text

Article (351) of the Penal Code criminalizes threats, whether verbal, written, or electronic.

Forms of Extortion

  • Threats to Publish Images
  • Threats to Disclose Secrets
  • Threats to Cause Financial Harm

Role of Legal Counsel

  • Guiding Victims to Proper Legal Procedures
  • Evidence Documentation
  • Communication with Relevant Authorities
  • Protecting Company Reputation When Employees Face Extortion