Extortion in 2024 and its downward trend in 2026
- Operational and cargo security
- Cargo theft, extortion and private security
- Audited
In 2024 there were 24,978 extortion complaints (+38% on 2023), according to OSAC, which warns that part of the increase may reflect a greater willingness to report. In June 2026, 1,264 complaints were recorded in the month, with a year-on-year rate of 112.7 per 100,000 (against 151.4 in June 2025) and 8,707 complaints in the first half (5,320 fewer than in the same period of 2025); the year-on-year rate has now fallen for 11 consecutive months. CIEN warns that, without a victimization survey, less crime cannot be told apart from less reporting.
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Figures
- Extortion complaints
- 24,978 (+38%)
- Extortion complaints, first half
- 8,707 (−5,320 vs H1 2025)
- Year-on-year extortion rate
- 112.7 per 100k (vs 151.4 in Jun 2025)
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