Nigerian Brothers Sentenced Over Sextortion Scheme

Two Nigerian brothers, Samuel and Samson Ogoshi, have been sentenced to over 17 years in a U.S. federal prison for their roles in a sextortion scheme that led to the suicide of 17-year-old Jordan DeMay from Michigan. The brothers used hacked social media accounts to coerce DeMay and over 100 other victims, including 11 minors, into sending explicit images, which they then used for blackmail. DeMay's case highlights the growing issue of sextortion, often linked to Nigeria, and marks the first successful prosecution of Nigerians for such crimes in the U.S. The brothers were extradited from Nigeria, and their sentencing included a stern warning from U.S. authorities about the reach of justice. The case has drawn significant attention and underscored the devastating impact of online exploitation and blackmail.