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FBI nabs Nigerian over teen sextortion, gets five years

A Nigerian national, Samuel Abiodun, has been sentenced to five years’ imprisonment in the United States after pleading guilty to his role in an online sextortion scheme that led to the death of a teenage boy.

Abiodun, 25, was arrested in Nigeria alongside an accomplice, Afeez Aina, by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and extradited to the US in July 2024. He was sentenced on Tuesday by Judge Joel Slomsky of the US District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.

According to US Attorney David Metcalf, Abiodun served as a financial middleman in a network that targeted and extorted vulnerable young people online, with devastating consequences.

Speaking on the role Abiodun played in the conspiracy, Metcalf said, “As the financial middleman, Abiodun played a key role in this sextortion scheme, which thoroughly traumatised the victim and then devastated his family.”

“These scammers’ sole aim is to get money from scared and vulnerable young people, with absolutely no regard for their feelings or the potential fallout. In prosecuting this case, we are bringing to justice the men whose actions resulted in truly indelible harm”.

Abiodun pleaded guilty in December 2024 to conspiracy to commit money laundering and wire fraud. Prosecutors said his role was pivotal in channelling the extorted funds from victims to the perpetrators in Nigeria.

His co-accused, Aina, pleaded guilty last month to cyberstalking, interstate threats, and receiving proceeds of extortion, among other charges. He is scheduled to be sentenced on 11 August and faces up to life in prison.

A third suspect, Afeez Adewale, has also been charged but remains in Nigeria, pending extradition.

The US Department of Justice praised the collaboration of Nigerian authorities, including the Attorney General’s office, the Federal Ministry of Justice, and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), for their role in apprehending the suspects.

“This case shows the reach of US law enforcement,” Metcalf said. “If you target Americans online from abroad, we will find you — and you will be brought to justice.”

The victim, whose identity was withheld, died by suicide after being targeted in the online sextortion plot..

https://guardian.ng/news/nigeria/metro/fbi-nabs-nigerian-over-teen-sextortion-gets-five-years/#google_vignette

They claim that hardship is what pushes them into crime in Nigeria. But when they go to those countries that are believed to be full of opportunities, they take crimes to higher levels.

... Crime does not pay... Likely to be life sentence for Aina.. his life don waste just for just a small dollar change... The kid that committed suicide because of them ..RIP to him .

immortalcrown:
They claim that hardship is what pushes them into crime in Nigeria. But when they go to those countries that are believed to be full of opportunities, they take crimes to higher levels.

Don't mind them.
Exporting similar lawlessness.
He should be dealt with and locked up.
Nigeria wouldn't be needing him anytime soon.

Their families can brag they their sons are abroad while they're serving time

immortalcrown:
They claim that hardship is what pushes them into crime in Nigeria. But when they go to those countries that are believed to be full of opportunities, they take crimes to higher levels.

Not refuting your comment but these ones committed the crime in Nigeria. They were arrested by FBI with assistance from EFCC and got extradited to the United States. They'll be deported back to Nigeria once their time is served.

Gotcha!

Short cut, cut short


Keep the hustle clean guys!

THEY WILL LEARN THE HARD WAY,BAD ORIENTATION EVERYWHERE

Morbeta11:

https://guardian.ng/news/nigeria/metro/fbi-nabs-nigerian-over-teen-sextortion-gets-five-years/#google_vignette

Nigeria government and double standard
What of Abba Kyari? When will they extradite him to the US to face his crime for drug trafficking

Just 5 years is too small.
It's not fair at all.

Do the crime, jejely do the time!
5 years is quite fair

E beta sy na FBI because if CIA pay you visit Omo. Nobody go hear from you again

immortalcrown:
They claim that hardship is what pushes them into crime in Nigeria. But when they go to those countries that are believed to be full of opportunities, they take crimes to higher levels.

The funny part na all the money wey Dem dey spend on socks and ip switching, but FBI na FBI

Morbeta11:

https://guardian.ng/news/nigeria/metro/fbi-nabs-nigerian-over-teen-sextortion-gets-five-years/#google_vignette

They are following emilokan the pathway.

Say hello to hush puppy

The usual suspect always doing the most at all the damn time

Picker Don go pick wahala oh.... Make e jst dey pray make e come out alive.... If u dey watch movies, prisoners no dey like child molesters oh

Let's pretend we didn't check the name, anyway that's fine, crime knows no tribe or race

immortalcrown:
They claim that hardship is what pushes them into crime in Nigeria. But when they go to those countries that are believed to be full of opportunities, they take crimes to higher levels.

Which country?
Make una dey try read the article first.

In essence.
Yahoo boy extradited





Hmmmmn

MrIcredible:
Just 5 years is too small.
It's not fair at all.

read d news na.... Him na middle man.... I think d real perpetrators can get up to life imprisonment

badaru911:
... Crime does not pay... Likely to be life sentence for Aina.. his life don waste just for just a small dollar change... The kid that committed suicide because of them ..RIP to him .

They were based in Nigeria, and carried out their crime online from their Nigerian Base.

immortalcrown:
They claim that hardship is what pushes them into crime in Nigeria. But when they go to those countries that are believed to be full of opportunities, they take crimes to higher levels.

Those guys lived and committed the crime in Nigeria

Sextortion is an Evil crime. Must be dealt with in the harshest way possible

Why 5 years now, they will return and start bragging that they just returned from overseas. Let their return be a lesson to others thinking in that direction. Pls FBI we beg you.

It is not like Americans do not dupe Nigerians, but Nigeria is not really a country, that is why Americans are not repatriated to Nigeria to face prosecution.

Tinubu needs to end this 21st century slavery. You do not allow your citizens to be moved into foreign prisons to do factory work for free for Americans. Prison system is a business, If Nigerians commit crime while in Nigeria, USA have the right to report those criminals but they should be tried in Nigeria and imprisoned in Nigeria.

It makes no sense, to move them to foreign prisons. It is reputational hazard, Nigerians will feel unprotected, as kids without parents.

At least they're in America but the downside is American prisoners don't like when you commit sexual crimes against a minor so, these guys should expect to get assaulted and r@ped in prison

Morbeta11:

https://guardian.ng/news/nigeria/metro/fbi-nabs-nigerian-over-teen-sextortion-gets-five-years/#google_vignette

He should rot in jail

Given the gravity of crime

Afeez aina could be sentenced to life

Eyah!

Yahoo is no longer a safe thing to do, if you have ear listen now.

A crime since past years that you're already enjoying the money can still be traced to you.

I have someone who was arrested for a crime committed since 2021 when he just stated doing yahoo.
Now he has written statement under the law of EFCC not to ever do such again.

Now imagine his crime for 2025 is traced later 😂 😂
Life imprisonment straight.

The funny part is, you are doing it and you really think you're safe Like how are these guys reasoning??

Now US is involved, Sponsoring the EFCC. I just hope you realize untime and submit yourselves

I hope he won't claim to be IJGB after serving his sentence?

Noted.
What else to say about this?
Anyway, the news is noted.

Very rare to see a yo run ba with this surname.

It is usually a 1st Name.

Conclusion .... Hoe to the Coe to the Row. Ndgbo