Summary: Two Nigerian brothers were sentenced to 17 years in prison for a sextortion scheme that led to the suicide of a 17-year-old victim. They used social media to manipulate the victim into sending nude photos and blackmailed him with the images, targeting over 100 individuals, including minors.
Threat Actor: Ogoshi Brothers | Ogoshi Brothers
Key Point :
- Samuel and Samson Ogoshi tricked a high school student into sending nude photos, leading to his tragic suicide.
- The brothers targeted over 100 victims in the US using a hacked Instagram account to pose as an American girl.
- US authorities also charged four individuals in Delaware for a related global sextortion scheme targeting young men and minors.
Original Source: https://www.justice.gov/usao-wdmi/pr/2024_0905_Ogoshi_Brothers_Sentenced
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