“If John misses his next check-in, events will be set into motion that I cannot prevent once they have begun. John has secreted data with individuals across th

“If John misses his next check-in, events will be set into motion that I cannot prevent once they have begun. John has secreted data with individuals across the world. I know neither their identities or locations. They will release their payloads if John goes missing.” Isn’t this technically blackmail?