extortion

noun

the felonious act of extorting money (as by threats of violence)
（暴力で脅かすなどして）金をゆすり取るような重罪行為
unjust exaction (as by the misuse of authority)
不当な強要（権威の誤用など）
- the extortion by dishonest officials of fees for performing their sworn duty
  不誠実な公務員が彼らの公務を果たすために必要なお金を吹っ掛ける
an exorbitant charge
法外な請求額

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