LOS ANGELES, California (X17online) - John Travolta and his family were targeted by extortionists demanding $20 million dollars following the death of his son Jett, Us Magazine confirms.

One person, said to be a politician, is reportedly being investigated by Bahamian officials.

Full details of the plot have not been revealed, although some media outlets are reporting that it may involve a photograph of Jett in the hospital on the night he died.

Jett Travolta died of a seizure at the family's vacation home in the Bahamas on January 2nd.