A Caserta businessman received death threats, was watched outside his home, and was physically attacked in front of his underage son, according to investigators with the Public Prosecutor's Office of Santa Maria Capua Vetere.
The State Police in Caserta carried out two precautionary measures in the case.
One suspect, a 56-year-old originally from Portici, was placed under house arrest. A second suspect, a 59-year-old from Nola, was ordered not to approach the victim and will be monitored with an electronic bracelet.
Both men are under investigation for alleged attempted aggravated extortion and alleged aggravated assault, acting together.
The case remains in the preliminary investigation phase, and no final determination of responsibility has been made. Authorities have not publicly identified the businessman or specified the exact town where the incidents occurred.
Police have also not disclosed the amount allegedly demanded or the medical prognosis for the injuries.
