“Illegitimate” SEO Sentenced To 37 Months In Federal Prison For Extortion

[Skydog]

Unfortunately, that's a problem with the seo industry. People wan't quick results with seo, but many times it just dosnt work that way. Its a slower process that can take months, and depending on your competition, even years to be successful. But that's not what people want to hear when they hire an seo. Everyone want's really fast results.

In this case the guy was doing more than just black hat seo, he was much worse. Good thing he got time for it!

[dewalds86]

I doubt if any one will ever go to prison for black hat SEO, however black mail of any form is a felony.

[jeffscott]

This proves that using SEO for selfish deeds will resulted to excessive abuse of power then violation of related laws in the region.