United States Attorney David Metcalf announced that Samuel Olasunkanmi Abiodun, a 25-year-old Nigerian national, has been sentenced to five years in prison. The sentence was handed down by United States District Judge Joel H. Slomsky for charges related to money laundering conspiracy and wire fraud linked to the sexual extortion and subsequent death of a young man in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.
Abiodun had previously entered a guilty plea for these offenses in December. He was arrested alongside co-defendant Imoleayo Samuel Aina, also known as “Alice Dave,” aged 27, following a complaint and warrant issued in Nigeria. Both were taken into custody by the FBI on July 31, 2024, and extradited to the United States. Another co-defendant from Nigeria, Afeez Olatunji Adewale, aged 25, was charged by indictment in August 2024.
Aina recently pleaded guilty to multiple charges including cyberstalking and receiving proceeds of extortion. His sentencing is scheduled for August 11, where he could face a maximum sentence of life imprisonment. Meanwhile, Adewale remains in Nigeria awaiting extradition.
U.S. Attorney Metcalf stated: “As the financial middleman, Abiodun played a key role in this sextortion scheme, which thoroughly traumatized the victim and then devastated his family.” He emphasized that their actions caused significant harm and warned others about potential prosecution by the Department of Justice.
Wayne A. Jacobs, Special Agent in Charge of the FBI’s Philadelphia Division, remarked: “This sentencing delivers a powerful message: those who exploit others through sextortion will be held accountable, no matter where they try to hide.”
Chief Patrick Molloy of the Abington Township Police Department acknowledged the necessity of federal assistance in such cases due to local limitations: “We must rely on the expertise of the FBI and other federal law enforcement partners.”
The investigation was conducted by the FBI and Abington Township Police Department with prosecution led by Assistant United States Attorney Patrick Brown. The extradition process involved cooperation from various U.S. and Nigerian authorities including Nigeria’s Attorney General and Minister of Justice.
