A fire inspector demands a payoff from a restaurant owner in order to secure a safety inspection. Though the restaurant is up to code, the inspector says he "will make trouble" unless he gets a payment. What crime category is the inspector's behaviour an example of?

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The inspector's behavior is an example of exploitation, as he is using his position to demand a payoff by threatening to cause trouble, despite the restaurant being up to code.

A Fire Inspector Demands a Payoff from a Restaurant Owner