This Is Your FBI 45-08-03 (018) Extortion is an episode of the American old-time radio drama program This Is Your FBI. The episode was broadcast on August 3, 1945.The episode tells the story of the FBI's investigation of an extortion ring. The ring was targeting wealthy business owners and threatening to expose their secrets if they did not pay money.The FBI received a tip about the extortion ring from a businessman who had been targeted. The businessman agreed to cooperate with the FBI and to wear a wire during his next meeting with the extortionists.During the meeting, the extortionists threatened to release embarrassing photos of the businessman if he did not pay them money. The businessman agreed to pay the extortionists, but he was able to secretly signal to the FBI that he was in danger.The FBI arrested the extortionists and recovered the photos that they were using to blackmail the businessman. The extortionists were convicted and sentenced to prison.The episode of This Is Your FBI that tells the story of the extortion ring is a reminder that the FBI is always working to protect the public from criminals. The episode also highlights the importance of cooperating with the FBI if you are a victim of a crime.Note: The FBI's current website does not have any information about the case that was featured in this episode. However, the episode itself is available to listen to online.
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