18 U.S. Code Chapter 41 defines extortion as:
(C) the term “extortion” means an offense that has as its elements the extraction of anything of value from another person by threatening or placing that person in fear of injury to any person or kidnapping of any person;
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The two most obvious types of extortion are bribery and blackmail.
Bribery is the crime of giving something of value to influence the conduct of a person, who is generally a public official.U.S. Code § 878.Threats and extortion against foreign officials, official guests, or internationally protected persons
Whoever, being an
officer, or employee of the United States or any department or agency thereof, or representing himself to be or assuming to act as such, under color or pretense of office or employment commits or attempts an act of extortion, shall be fined under this title or imprisoned not more than three years, or both; but if the amount so extorted or demanded does not exceed $1,000, he shall be fined under this title or imprisoned not more than one year, or both.
In law extortion can refer to political corruption, such as selling one's office or influence peddling,
