Teen Suicide Due to Sextortion Scheme

SOURCE www.foxnews.com
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.

Key Points

  • Jordan DeMay was blackmailed and coerced by Nigerian brothers posing as a woman on Instagram
  • The Ogoshi brothers pleaded guilty to conspiring to extort minors, facing a minimum of 15 years in prison
  • Sextortion is a prevalent social media crime targeting minors, leading to tragic outcomes like suicide

Pros

  • Successful prosecution of international sextortion
  • Aims to bring justice to criminals involved in online exploitation

Cons

  • Tragic loss of a young life due to sextortion
  • Rising trend of minors being targeted for online sexual exploitation