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What was the main motive behind Joran van der Sloot's extortion charges in the United States?

Holloway's whereabouts
Money laundering
Kidnapping
Drug trafficking

Answer

Joran van der Sloot was indicted by a federal grand jury in the United States for wire fraud and extortion related to Natalee Holloway's whereabouts. He allegedly tried to extort money from Holloway's family in exchange for information about her disappearance.