Nigerian Brothers Sentenced for Sextortion Scheme

Samuel and Samson Ogoshi, Nigerian brothers aged 24 and 21, have been sentenced to 18 years in prison for their involvement in a sextortion scheme that led to the tragic suicide of 17-year-old Jordan DeMay from Michigan in 2022. The brothers, who used hacked social media accounts to pose as young women, extorted over 100 victims, including at least 11 minors, by threatening to share explicit images unless they received payment. U.S. Attorney Mark Totten emphasized that this case serves as a stark warning to criminals engaged in online exploitation that they will be held accountable, regardless of distance. Attorney General Merrick B. Garland echoed this sentiment, stressing that perpetrators cannot escape justice by hiding behind technology. A third suspect, Ezekiel Robert, is currently appealing his extradition to the U.S. The case highlights the urgent need for awareness around online safety, especially among young people.