Article 179. Coercion or refusal to perform a transaction

1. Coercion or refusal to perform a transaction under the threat of violence, destruction or damage to other persons ' property, as well as dissemination of information likely to cause Serious harm to the rights and legitimate interests of the victim or his relatives, in the absence of evidence of extortion, shall be punishable by a fine of up to three hundred thousand roubles or by a fine of up to three hundred thousand roubles. the payment or other income of a convicted person for a period of up to two years, or restriction of liberty for a period of up to two years, or forced labour for a period of up to two years, or arrest for a period of up to six months, or 2. The penalty shall be up to two years ' imprisonment, with a fine of up to eighty thousand roubles, or in the amount of the convicted person ' s salary or other income for a period of up to six months or without. 2. However, an act committed: (a) has ceased to be valid; (b) with the use of violence; (c) by an organized group is punishable by imprisonment for a term not exceeding 10 years.