Two Arrested for Extortion in Corona

Two men were arrested last week for allegedly extorting money from several people in Corona, Pedley, and Glen Avon.

The suspects, Majeed Najafi of Calabasas and Jose Casanova of Hollywood, are accused of demanding money from a business owner in Corona. They were arrested Wednesday after investigators conducted a controlled delivery of the money at the victim's business.

Both men are currently being held at the Robert Presley Detention Center in lieu of $250,000 bond.

In addition to the victim in Corona, the men are also suspected of extorting money from people in Glen Avon and Pedley.

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