Common use of Extortion Clause in Contracts

Extortion. Extortion occurs when an employee unlawfully demands or receives money or property through intimidation. Extortion may include threats of harm to a person or his/her property, threats to accuse him/her of a crime/illegal act, or threats to reveal embarrassing information. Extortion is punishable under the Danish Criminal Code. Employees of the Institute must not seek to influence any person or body by using their official position or by using force or threats.

Extortion. Extortion occurs when an employee unlawfully demands or receives money or property through intimidation. Extortion may include threats of harm to a person or his/her property, threats to accuse him/her of a crime/illegal act, or threats to reveal embarrassing information. Extortion is punishable under the Danish Criminal Code. Employees of the Institute must not seek to influence any person or body by bodyby using their official position or by using force or threats.