Combating Extortion

COORDINATED ACTION

Empowering businesses to prevent extortion

This initiative supports anti-extortion work targeting the “Construction Mafia” and illegitimate business forums that attempt to extort businesses across South Africa.

Safeguarding businesses against threats and illegal demands

Supporting business resilience

Provide comprehensive guidelines for businesses to address and prevent extortion attempts

Enhancing enforcement response capabilities

Facilitating cooperation between law enforcement and affected industries

Ensuring a nationwide presence

Empowering businesses facing extortion threats, with localised support in all provinces

Maintaining strategic partnerships

Collaborating with national and provincial committees to develop effective governance structures

Key achievements

70%

reduction in extortion incidents in KZN since project inception

25+

criminal syndicates identified, leading to numerous arrests

100+

illegal weapons recovered, including shotguns, rifles, and handguns

85%

of surveyed businesses report benefits from implementing our guidelines

30%

reduction in reported extortion cases in the construction sector

15

high-profile extortion rings successfully prosecuted

5

major cities implemented early warning systems

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