The Ajax striker Brian Brobbey has been the target of violent extortion threats involving arson, explosions, and a shooting, following his refusal to pay 150,000 to a criminal.
John Ragano, a Bonanno crime-family soldier, was sentenced to three years for extorting a turncoat and forcing him to undress to check for a wire.
"Victims of these incidents are often contacted through social media platforms, such as WhatsApp and Facebook, which allow online chat groups," police said in the release.