QLD Blackmail and possible harassment?

[S@$ha]

Hi there,

My partner’s ex contacted me over the weekend and has threatened to send a letter to the HR department at his work and get him fired if we don’t pay her $3000. She is also threatening to get him deported. I blocked her on Facebook however she has started messaging me from a friends account.

Is there any legal action we can take against her? If we go to the police, is there anything they can do to help us?

 

[Scruff]

For things like this you need to know "who", "what", "where", "how" and "why".
You've pretty much explained the first four, but not the "why". So from a criminal law perspective, the obvious question is "what is the reasoning behind the demand?"

If she believes that she has a legal claim to the money, then you would probably only be able to take action in regard to the threats.

But if she's just demanding money without any reasonable belief that she's legally entitled to it, then the way she has made the demand (with threats) would likely constitute extortion.

In either case, you can report the conduct to the Police. There could be other offences that are applicable as well.

Ref: Sections 359 (Threats) and 415 (Extortion) of the QLD Criminal Code.

 

[Dubyappli]

I'm sorry you're going through this. It sounds super stressful.

 

[Dubyappli]

I'm sorry you're going through this. It sounds super stressful.

When it comes to blackmail, especially if it's related to something like online sextortion, it can be overwhelming. First things first, don't panic. Sadly, this happens to a lot of people. It's important not to engage with the blackmailer. Don’t respond to their demands or threats. They often just want to scare you into complying. Next, gather all the evidence you can. Take screenshots of messages, emails, or any other form of communication from the blackmailer. This can be crucial if you decide to go to the authorities. Speaking of which, reporting the situation to the police or a cybercrime unit is a good step. They can offer advice and take action against the blackmailer.

 

[Atticus]

@Dubyappli .... Like all of your shitty spam, the link provided is not even relevant to Australian laws or jurisdiction