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Nigerian brothers jailed in US for sextortion scam targeting teenagers
Two Nigerian brothers have been sentenced to prison in the United States for their involvement in a sextortion scam that targeted hundreds of teenage girls and young women across the country.
Accused of Coercive Sexual Behavior
The brothers, identified as 21-year-old Ademola and 18-year-old Olamide, were found guilty of coercing young victims into producing explicit content and engaging in sexual activity via video calls.
Victims were Tricked into Sharing Private Photos and Videos
The scam operated by the brothers involved creating fake social media profiles, posing as young women or men, and befriending their targets. The victims were then tricked into sharing private photos and videos, which were later used to extort money and sexual favors.
Jailed for 14 and 7 Years, Respectively
Ademola was sentenced to 14 years in prison, while Olamide received a 7-year sentence. The brothers were also ordered to pay restitution to their victims.
US authorities have warned that sextortion is a growing threat to young people
The sentencing comes as US authorities warn that sextortion is a growing threat to young people, with thousands of reported cases in the past year alone.
Sextortion: A Growing Problem
Sextortion, which involves using coercion, blackmail, or manipulation to extract sexual content from someone, is a serious form of sexual exploitation. According to the FBI, there were over 16,000 reported sextortion cases in the US in 2020, with most victims being minors.
US authorities are urging parents and educators to educate children about online safety
The FBI and other law enforcement agencies are urging parents and educators to educate children about online safety, including recognizing the signs of sextortion and how to report it.
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