In this article, we will examine the primary difference between
the crimes of 'extortion' and 'blackmail'. Often
these crimes are easily confused together. We will also discuss the
definition of the said crimes under UAE law and the relevant legal
provisions relating to them.
'Extortion' can be defined as a 'theft crime'.
It involves the use of coercion of some form, either a physical
force or a threat of some other type to the person or property, in
order to obtain from the victim any money, property, other
valuables or services.
'Blackmail' is also very similar to extortion. However,
this crime does not include the factors of threat to the
victim's person or property; and instead, the threat is of
different nature, such as threatening to disclose embarrassing
information about someone that may potentially damage their
reputation or affect their personal relations. The important factor
considering blackmail is that the threat in itself does not need to
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