Former Ipswich mayor Paul Pisasale was found guilty on two counts of extortion by a Brisbane jury on Wednesday.

His co-accused, escort Yutian Li, was found guilty of the same charges.

Former Ipswich mayor Paul Pisasale was found guilty on two counts of extortion on Wednesday at the Brisbane District Court. Credit:AAP

Ipswich lawyer Cameron James McKenzie, also charged with one count of extortion, was found guilty.

All three were facing charges of extortion over an attempt to demand about $10,000 from Ms Li's ex-boyfriend, Sydney man Xin Li, in early 2017.