The Nigeria Police Force National Cybercrime Center has arrested four suspects in connection with an alleged case of sextortion and romance scam.

The suspects, Abodunrin Rasheed, Abodunrin Tunde, and Abodunrin Rokeeb, were apprehended following a report via the NPF-NCCC E-Reporting portal and an intelligence report from the Center.

A statement on Thursday by the Force Spokesperson, Muyiwa Adejobi, disclosed that the Investigation revealed that the suspects met a Croatian national on a dating app and claimed to be a woman.

He added, “Their continuous chats progressed to Instagram and WhatsApp, leading to an intimate relationship. However, the Croatian was deceived into sending nude pictures of himself through the dating app. The suspects subsequently conspired and pressured him to pay ransom or have his pictures sent to his family and friends.”

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The Nigerian authorities deserve commendation for their swift action in apprehending the suspects. Still, this case also emphasises the need for continued efforts to crack down on cybercriminals who target vulnerable individuals. The country is currently facing economic crises, and we can help by abstaining from crime, all in the name of a get-rich-quick mentality.
These malicious actions must be unequivocally condemned, and the justice system should impose severe penalties to deter such behaviour in the future.

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The Nigerian authorities deserve commendation for their swift action in apprehending the suspects. Still, this case also emphasises the need for continued efforts to crack down on cybercriminals who target vulnerable individuals. The country is currently facing economic crises, and we can help by abstaining from crime, all in the name of a get-rich-quick mentality.
These malicious actions must be unequivocally condemned, and the justice system should impose severe penalties to deter such behaviour in the future.

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