Two Arrested in Nigeria for Sextortion Scam Linked to Australian Teen's Suicide

International law enforcement collaboration leads to the apprehension of suspects.

Two men in Nigeria have been arrested and charged in connection with a sextortion scam that led to the suicide of an Australian teenage boy.
The suspects were apprehended last month in a slum in Lagos, Nigeria, following an international law enforcement effort.
The teenage victim was coerced into sending intimate images under the threat of having them shared with friends and family, leading to his suicide.
Australian police have reported a nearly 400% increase in sextortion cases in the last 18 months, highlighting the growing issue.
Authorities emphasize the importance of reporting sextortion cases and assure victims that there are measures in place to assist them.