Sextortion Targeting Children in the U.S.

Children in the U.S. are increasingly targeted in sextortion schemes, leading to tragic consequences such as suicide. Cybercriminals, often based in countries like Nigeria, obtain compromising photos and blackmail victims for ransom. The FBI is working to combat this issue.

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Sanctions to be announced against those involved in fentanyl trafficking, Israel and Lebanese militia Hezbollah increase firepower on the border, cybercriminals target children with sextortion.

Nigerian brothers guilty of sextortion leading to suicide

Nigerian brothers pleaded guilty to sexually exploiting American minors, leading to the suicide of a 17-year-old Michigan boy. They used an online sextortion scheme and demanded money with threats of releasing explicit photos. The brothers faced charges and pleaded guilty to conspiring to sexually exploit teenage boys.

Teen Suicide Due to Sextortion Scheme

High schooler Jordan DeMay fell victim to a sextortion scheme orchestrated by Nigerian brothers, leading to his tragic suicide. The brothers pleaded guilty to conspiring to sexually exploit teenage boys.

College track and field coach sentenced for sextortion scheme

Former college track and field coach sentenced to 5 years in prison after tricking women into sending explicit photos; used fake email and social media accounts to obtain photos, cyberstalked individuals, pleaded guilty to wire fraud, cyberstalking, and other charges.