Three alleged extortionists have appeared in court following reports of a man being contacted by unknown callers who demanded money.

According to police, the victim from D’Abadie reportedly received a number of calls last month from a blocked number demanding $30,000.

Threats were also made that harm would come to the man or his family if he failed to pay.

Following investigations, three suspects were apprehended.

24-year-old Joel Patrick and 24-year-old Lorenzo Julien of Diego Martin and 26-year-old Kaviann Alexis of D’Abadie appeared in court on Tuesday.

Julien pleaded guilty and was sentenced to four years hard labour, Patrick was granted $300,000 bail and Alexis was denied bail.

The matter was adjourned to September 5th.

Police are urging people to report instances of extortion to the nearest police station and is warning that people involved in this type of activity will be prosecuted.