NGThe Nigerian government has extradited two citizens, Mudashiru Olawale and Adebola Adekunle, to the United States to face charges related to alleged online sexual exploitation and sextortion of American teenagers, some of whom later committed suicide. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) confirmed the extradition, which followed joint investigations with the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). According to the EFCC, the suspects used child sexual abuse material (CSAM) to extort victims via methods such as money transfers, gift cards, and cryptocurrency. In one case, a 13-year-old boy was targeted through Instagram messages, where he was asked to send nude photos and then threatened with exposure if he did not pay. Despite the victim expressing suicidal intentions, communication reportedly continued until the FBI obtained actionable intelligence. While Adekunle was arrested and presented to the EFCC, Olawale's extradition faced legal challenges in the Federal High Court in Lagos, which initially denied the request on 10 June 2024. The Office of the Attorney-General of the Federation has since appealed this decision.
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