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Afeez Olatunji Adewale, a 27-year-old Nigerian man, was sentenced to 60 months in prison for his role in a money laundering conspiracy and wire fraud scheme that involved the sexual extortion of a young man in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. The scheme ultimately led to the victim’s death. Adewale was extradited from Nigeria to the United States in February 2026 and pleaded guilty in April. The case was the result of a joint operation between the FBI and Nigerian authorities.
The investigation began with the arrest of Adewale in Nigeria on August 17, 2023. He was taken into custody by the FBI on February 13, 2026, after being extradited to the United States with the assistance of the Justice Department’s Office of International Affairs and Nigerian security authorities.
The sentencing of Adewale marks the end of a case that highlights the dangers of online sexual extortion and the reach of law enforcement agencies in pursuing those who commit such crimes, even across international borders. The case is a testament to the commitment of the FBI and other agencies to protecting victims and bringing perpetrators to justice.
United States Attorney David Metcalf and Wayne A. Jacobs, Special Agent in Charge of FBI Philadelphia, praised the efforts of the agencies involved in the case, noting that the arrests, extradition, and prosecution of the defendants demonstrate the determination of law enforcement to go after those who terrorize young people, no matter where they are located.
📋 Key Facts
- Crime: Cybercrime
- Defendant: Pennsylvania
- Location: PA
- Source: DOJ Press Release
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