FBI arrests social media scamming suspect Idriss Qibaa after bragging on a podcast about extorting victims. He faces federal charges for threatening violence and extortion. Podcast host Adam Grandmaison helped authorities by interviewing Qibaa. Qibaa threatened Grandmaison after the interview.
Key Points
Idriss Qibaa, previously known as 'Dani' or 'Unlocked,' made $600,000 monthly from over 200 victims
Qibaa threatened victims and their families with violence and harm
Adam Grandmaison's podcast interview with Qibaa led to his arrest by the FBI
Pros
FBI successfully apprehended a criminal suspect involved in social media extortion
Podcast interview helped authorities track down the suspect
Cons
Victims faced threats of violence, extortion, and property destruction
Suspect had a history of intimidating and extorting individuals