The Digest:
A United States court has sentenced 27-year-old Nigerian man Imoleayo Samuel Aina to six years' imprisonment for his role in a sexual extortion scheme that led to a teenager's suicide. According to TheCable, the Pennsylvania district court handed down the sentence after Aina pleaded guilty to multiple cybercrime charges involving threats and financial fraud.
Key Points:
- Imoleayo Samuel Aina sentenced to 72 months in US federal prison
- The sextortion scheme led to the suicide of Jack Sullivan, a university student
- Aina pleaded guilty to cyberstalking, wire fraud, and money laundering
- Two accomplices were also charged, with one already sentenced to five years
- The court ordered five years of supervised release and $3,250 in restitution
- US attorney described Aina as the "driving force" behind the scheme
- The third suspect remains in Nigeria pending extradition to the United States
Sources: TheCable
