FBI Brings Two Nigerians Back to U.S. Over Alleged Sextortion of Minors

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has returned two Nigerian nationals to the United States to face federal charges over alleged sextortion schemes targeting minors, U.S. authorities have announced.

The suspects, identified as Adebola Festus Adekunle and Mudasiru Afeez Olawale, were arrested in Nigeria in 2023 and have now been brought back to the United States after spending approximately three years overseas.

According to U.S. authorities, the two men are accused of participating in alleged schemes involving the sexual exploitation of minors, coercion and enticement, extortion, and the production and distribution of child sexual abuse material.

Authorities allege that at least one of the sextortion schemes was connected to the death of a child, adding another serious dimension to the federal case.

The suspects are expected to appear before U.S. courts to face the charges against them as legal proceedings move forward.

The development was announced by FBI Director Kash Patel, who highlighted the FBI’s efforts to bring individuals accused of serious crimes against children back to the United States to face justice.

Sextortion typically involves threatening or coercing victims into providing sexually explicit images or engaging in sexual activity, often accompanied by demands for money or additional material. When minors are targeted, such conduct can result in severe federal criminal charges in the United States.

The return of Adekunle and Olawale marks the latest development in a case that began with their arrests in Nigeria in 2023. Their prosecution will now proceed through the U.S. federal court system.

The allegations remain accusations at this stage, and the defendants are presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.