Nigerian sentenced to five years in US for sextortion linked to teen’s death
A United States court has sentenced Afeez Olatunji Adewale, a 27-year-old Nigerian, to five years in prison for his involvement in a sextortion scheme that led to the death of an American teenager. The sentencing was announced by US authorities, who highlighted the collaborative efforts between Nigerian and American law enforcement. Adewale was extradited to the US after being arrested in Nigeria. Two other Nigerians were also convicted and sentenced for their roles in the same case.
What happened
- Afeez Olatunji Adewale was sentenced to 60 months in prison and three years of supervised release for money laundering conspiracy and wire fraud.
- He was arrested in Nigeria on August 17, 2023, and extradited to the US in February 2026.
- Adewale pleaded guilty in April and was sentenced by US District Judge Joel Slomsky.
- His co-defendant, Samuel Abiodun, was sentenced to five years’ imprisonment in June 2025, while another accomplice, Imoleayo Aina (“Alice Dave”), received six years’ imprisonment in October 2025.
- US authorities emphasized their commitment to prosecuting offenders involved in sextortion, regardless of their location.
