Teenager accused of hacking celebrities’ WhatsApp and selling explicit content
A 17-year-old boy in Delta State has been accused of hacking celebrities’ WhatsApp accounts and distributing explicit content to classmates. The case was revealed by the Ugborikoko Division Police after a routine phone check at school raised suspicions. Temi Agbede-Zuokumor, the Divisional Police Officer, detailed how the investigation unfolded and what was discovered on the student’s device. Comedian Otaghware Onodjayeke (I Go Save) also shared a related experience during a security awareness programme.
What happened
- Temi Agbede-Zuokumor explained that suspicions arose after inspecting a student’s phone, which was initially claimed to belong to his sister.
- The phone contained over 80 foreign numbers, including Australian contacts, and was filled with pornographic content.
- The suspect allegedly sold explicit materials to classmates, who referred to him as “boss.”
- Investigations revealed the teenager had hacked into WhatsApp accounts of celebrities and used them to solicit money.
- Otaghware Onodjayeke recounted being contacted by someone impersonating Elon Musk, who tried to scam him.
