- Police Nab 3 Suspects in N10m Nude Photo Extortion Plot
- Ewhubare explained that the victim had been subjected to persistent phone calls warning that her private images would be leaked
- The suspects remain in custody and will be charged to court upon the conclusion of investigations
Operatives of the Lagos Police Special Fraud Unit (PSFU) have arrested 3 suspects over an alleged cyber blackmail and extortion scheme involving threats to release a woman’s private photographs unless she paid N10 million.
Eko Hot Blog reports that the suspects- 2 men and 1 woman were taken into custody after the victim submitted a petition detailing repeated threats and financial demands, according to a statement released on Friday by the PSFU spokesperson, DSP Ovie Ewhubare.
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Ewhubare explained that the victim had been subjected to persistent phone calls warning that her private images would be leaked if she failed to comply with the demands. Acting out of fear and emotional distress, she reportedly transferred money to the suspects on several occasions.
The situation escalated when the suspects demanded an additional N10 million, prompting the victim to alert the police.
Following the petition, the Commissioner of Police, Special Fraud Unit, CP Kayode Ojapinwa, ordered an immediate investigation. Police findings revealed that one of the suspects allegedly gained unlawful access to the victim’s mobile phone and transferred her private photographs to his own device.
Investigations further showed that the suspect conspired with the others, alongside additional accomplices who are currently at large, to threaten the victim and collect money from her in instalments.
The suspects remain in custody and will be charged to court upon the conclusion of investigations, while efforts continue to arrest other members of the syndicate and recover proceeds of the crime.
CP Ojapinwa reaffirmed the PSFU’s commitment to combating cybercrime and protecting citizens from digital exploitation, urging the public to safeguard personal data and promptly report any form of online harassment or cyber-related offences.
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