Edo spiritualist arrested for blackmailing woman with nude video
A self-proclaimed spiritualist, Odigie Moses, has been arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission for alleged sextortion. He reportedly blackmailed an Indian woman after deceiving her into a naked spiritual bath and secretly recording it. Moses then demanded money from her, threatening to release the video if she did not comply. The authorities have stated that he will be charged to court after investigations are completed.
What happened
- Odigie Moses posed as a spiritual healer on Zelle, a social media platform.
- He convinced an Indian woman seeking spiritual help to take a naked bath, which he recorded without her consent.
- Moses threatened to release the video unless the woman paid him $1,100 (N1.5m).
- The victim complied and paid the demanded sum to prevent her nude video from being made public.
- The EFCC arrested Moses in Ekpoma, Edo State, and plans to charge him to court following the investigation.
