Singapore legislation

Section 385

of Penal Code 1871

Section 385

Putting person in fear of harm in order to commit extortion

Amended by51/2007

Whoever, in order to commit extortion, puts or attempts to put any person in fear of any harm to that person or to any other person, in body, mind, reputation or property, whether such harm is to be caused legally or illegally, shall be punished with imprisonment for a term of not less than 2 years and not more than 5 years and with caning.