Posted: Feb. 6, 2024 12:25PMPolice in British Columbia say two suspects in Nigeria have been arrested over the sextortion of a B.C. boy who died last year. An RCMP patch is seen on a shoulder in Surrey, B.C., on Friday, April 28, 2023.
“The suspect then blackmailed the youth with threats to share the photos with his family and friends unless he complied with demands of purchasing gift cards and sending them to the suspect,” Surrey RCMP said on Tuesday, describing the international investigation that followed the boy’s “sudden” death last February.Sgt.
One man was later released, while Adedayo Olukeye, 26, has been charged under Nigerian law with offences including possession and distribution of child pornography, attempted extortion by threats and money laundering, Bonner said.The arrests in Nigeria involved Surrey RCMP, the FBI,Police provided a statement from the boy’s family, saying he was an “innocent child” who loved life and loved hockey, and he was taken advantage of.
Sgt. Dave Knight said financial sextortion is a “public safety crisis that is heavily impacting youth globally,” including in B.C.