hulidap
n.— «Hulidap, a combination of Filipino and English words huli (apprehend) and hold-up, is done through a fake arrest in which a supposed suspect is nabbed for drug or any other criminal charge. The arresting police personnel would then extort money from the “suspect” for the latter’s freedom.» —“Officers beg forgiveness from kidnap victim” by Joey P. Nacalaban in Cagayan de Oro Sun Star (Philippines) July 5, 2005. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
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