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- FBI Sacramento alerts public about extortion schemes targeting individuals with ties to India.
- Extortionists threaten violence and demand money, with some victims facing actual harm.
- Public urged to report such crimes to law enforcement for timely intervention and justice.
- Language services available for non-English speakers to report incidents to the FBI.
Extortion Alert for Indian Community in Sacramento
The FBI Sacramento Field Office has sounded an alarm over a series of extortion attempts aimed at individuals with connections to India. These criminal activities have been occurring across a vast 34-county jurisdiction, with threats of violence being used to illicitly demand large sums of money from victims.
Acting Special Agent in Charge Mark Remily expressed serious concern for the safety and financial well-being of the Indian community, which has been the primary target of these extortion schemes. The FBI emphasizes the importance of reporting such crimes to disrupt the operations of these criminals and protect the community.
Recent incidents have escalated to violent acts, including shootings, against those who have ignored the extortion demands. The FBI encourages anyone who feels immediately threatened to contact 911 and also provides a variety of channels, including a multilingual service, for reporting to the FBI.
The agency’s commitment to tackling these crimes is clear, and they seek the public’s cooperation in bringing the perpetrators to justice. The FBI’s outreach, including the press release in multiple languages, underscores the urgency and importance of community awareness and action in these matters.
