Crimes

3 Nigerians charged for sexual extortion, teenager’s murder in U.S.

No fewer than three Nigerian men have been charged for sexually extorting over 100 minors and adults in Michigan and across the United States.

The men were Samuel Ogoshi, 22; Samson Ogochi, 20; and 19-year-old Ezekiel Ejehem Robert.

The U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Michigan, Mark Totten, who announced the charges after the federal indictment was unsealed on Wednesday, May 3, disclosed that a 17-year-old boy, DeMay, was found dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

The Department of Justice disclosed that DeMay was found dead on March 25, 2022.

READ ALSO: Five police officers charged with murder of Black man

According to DoJ, his death prompted an investigation by the Marquette County Sheriff’s Department and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), which led to the indictment unsealed on Wednesday.

The DoJ said Samuel disguised himself using the Instagram alias “dani.robertts,” tricking Jordan into sending a nude photo of himself.

It further alleged that Samuel and his accomplices carried out the despicable ruse on more than 100 victims in U.S., adding that the defendants bought hacked social media accounts and used them to pose as young women to lure teenage and young adult males into sexual chats.

The Star

Segun Ojo

Recent Posts

Minister’s aide to MURIC: Wike not running FCTA based on religion

Lere Olayinka, Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and New Media to the Federal Capital…

10 mins ago

NIWA warns Nigerians: Avoid rickety boats,  drunk operators

...Oyebamiji advocates Passage Of Coast Guards Bill The National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) has again…

2 hours ago

Ibadan stampede: Court sends Ooni’s ex-wife, principal, journalist to prison

A Chief Magistrates’ Court sitting in the Iyaganku area of Ibadan, the Oyo State capital,…

4 hours ago

Christmas: Make sacrifices for Nigeria’s devt, Adelabu urges Christians

Minister of Power Adebayo Adelabu has urged Christians and other Nigerians to emulate the selfless…

4 hours ago

Ex-U.S. President Bill Clinton hospitalised

Former United States President Bill Clinton is in a Washington hospital for testing and observation…

8 hours ago

Sanwo-Olu: #EndSARS protest, one of my toughest moments as leader

Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has described the October 2020 #EndSARS protest period as one…

9 hours ago

This website uses cookies.