Steroid Conspirators Ordered to Pay Government £4 Million

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Four co-conspirators in a British steroid distribution ring have been ordered to pay the government over £4 million (approximately USD $6.2 million) or face additional time in prison under the Proceeds of Crime Act. Judge Charles Gratwicke, of the Chelmsford Crown Court, determined that the organization made over £11 million (approximately USD $17.2 million) illegally selling anabolic steroids and performance-enhancing drugs. The judge issued a confiscation based on the remaining, available assets of each conspirator.

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1. the act or practice of extorting especially money or other property; especially: the offense committed by an official engaging in such practice.