Nigerian Brothers Sentenced To 17YRS
For Sextortion Scheme Leading To Teen’s Death
Nigerian Brothers Sentenced To 17YRS For Sextortion Scheme Leading To Teen’s Death
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By Jessica Card
Marquette, Michigan (SN) – In a landmark case, two Nigerian brothers, Samuel Ogoshi (24) and Samson Ogoshi (21), have been sentenced to 17 1/2 years in federal prison for their roles in a sextortion scheme that tragically led to the death of a Michigan teenager.
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The brothers, operating from Lagos, Nigeria, engaged in a sophisticated sextortion scam targeting teenage boys and young men across the United States. They posed as a woman online to lure their victims into sending explicit images. Once the images were obtained, the brothers would threaten to release them publicly unless the victims paid money or provided additional explicit content.
One of their victims, 17-year-old Jordan DeMay from Marquette, Michigan, was driven to suicide in March 2022, just hours after being extorted by the Ogoshis. DeMay’s death highlighted the severe emotional and psychological toll such schemes can have on young individuals.
The Ogoshis were extradited from Nigeria to the United States to face charges. They pleaded guilty to conspiring to sexually exploit minors and were sentenced to 210 months in prison, followed by five years of supervised release. The court also emphasized the need for a high sentence due to the callous nature of their crimes and their continued criminal activities even after learning of DeMay’s death.
U.S. Attorney Mark Totten for the Western District of Michigan stated,
“Today’s sentencing of Samuel and Samson Ogoshi sends a thundering message to criminals who commit these schemes: you are not immune from justice. We will track you down and hold you accountable, even if we have to go halfway around the world to do so”.
The case has sparked a broader conversation about the dangers of online exploitation and the importance of vigilance. The FBI and other law enforcement agencies are urging parents, teenagers, and all internet users to be cautious about sharing personal information and images online.
As the community mourns the loss of Jordan DeMay, there is a renewed focus on education and prevention to protect others from falling victim to similar schemes. Law enforcement agencies continue to investigate other deaths potentially linked to sextortion, underscoring the pervasive and dangerous nature of these crimes.
This case serves as a stark reminder of the need for increased awareness and proactive measures to combat online exploitation. The sentences handed down to the Ogoshis reflect the severity of their actions and the commitment of the justice system to hold perpetrators accountable.
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