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flag Two Nigerian men sentenced to 40+ years for sextortion that caused an Australian teen’s suicide, marking first successful overseas prosecution.

flag Two Nigerian men, aged 25 and 29, were sentenced to over 40 years in prison by a Nigerian court for their role in a sextortion scheme that contributed to the suicide of a New South Wales teen, marking Australia’s first successful prosecution of online scammers abroad. flag The teen, whose identity is protected, was deceived into sending explicit images after being contacted by a fake female profile. flag The scammer demanded $500 in gift cards and threatened to distribute the photos. flag NSW Police, the AFP, and international partners traced the suspects to a Lagos slum, leading to their arrest in March 2024 and conviction two years later. flag The case highlights a 1332% rise in sextortion reports since 2018-19, with offenders often escalating demands to extreme content. flag Authorities stress the importance of global cooperation in holding cybercriminals accountable.

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