5 men charged over blackmail
Five Auckland men have been charged by police
for allegedly blackmailing brothel owners to ensure the safety of their staff.
10 November
2010
Auckland men who've allegedly been
blackmailing brothel owners into paying them money, have been charged by
police.
The five men, aged between 17 and 30, were arrested last week and have today
appeared in court on six charges of blackmail.
It's alleged they intimidated owners and managers of massage parlours and
brothels into paying hundreds of dollars to ensure the safety of their staff.
Three of the men are Asian students.
The charge carries a maximum sentence of 14 years in prison.
The men will reappear in court on the 1st of December.
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