The accused was charged with extortion contrary to s. 346(1.1) of the Criminal Code.
The Crown alleged that the accused, along with others, demanded $54,000 from the complainant by falsely claiming it was a legitimate business debt related to a shipping contract.
The accused denied direct involvement and claimed he was merely helping a friend.
The court found the complainant and his wife credible witnesses and accepted their testimony regarding the accused's involvement in making threats and demands for payment.
The court convicted the accused, finding that the Crown proved the charge beyond a reasonable doubt.
