The Federal Government of Nigeria has extradited a third Nigerian suspect to the United States in connection with an alleged sextortion scheme linked to the death of a teenage victim, authorities confirmed.
According to official statements, the suspect was handed over to U.S. law enforcement authorities following the approval of an extradition request. The transfer was carried out in line with existing bilateral agreements between Nigeria and the United States on criminal matters.
The case involves allegations of online sextortion, in which victims are reportedly coerced into sending money after being threatened with the release of compromising images. U.S. prosecutors have linked the scheme to the death of a minor who reportedly took his life after being targeted.
The extradited individual is expected to face charges in a U.S. federal court alongside two other Nigerian nationals previously transferred in connection with the same case.
The investigation is being handled by U.S. federal authorities, including the Federal Bureau of Investigation, which has been working with Nigerian law enforcement agencies to track and apprehend suspects.
U.S. authorities allege that members of the group operated online accounts used to solicit explicit images from victims and subsequently demand payments under threat of exposure.
Nigeria’s Attorney-General and relevant security agencies stated that the extradition reflects ongoing cooperation between both countries in combating cybercrime and transnational criminal activities.
Officials reiterated Nigeria’s commitment to addressing internet-related crimes and collaborating with international partners to ensure suspects are brought to justice.
