A 27-year-old Nigerian national has been sentenced to six years in federal prison in the United States for his central role in a devastating sextortion scheme that led to the death of a young man in Pennsylvania.
The Sextortion Scheme and Conviction
Imoleayo Samuel Aina, who operated under the alias "Alice Dave," received his sentence from United States District Judge Joel H. Slomsky. The judgment includes 72 months of incarceration followed by five years of supervised release, plus a restitution payment of $3,250 to the victims.
Aina pleaded guilty to multiple serious charges including cyberstalking, interstate threats to injure reputation, receiving proceeds of extortion, conspiracy to commit money laundering, and wire fraud. His criminal activities formed part of an international operation that targeted vulnerable individuals.
International Cooperation Brings Justice
The investigation represented a significant international effort, involving collaboration between the FBI's Philadelphia Field Office and the Abington Township Police Department, with crucial support from Nigerian authorities.
Key Nigerian agencies that contributed to the case included Nigeria's Attorney General, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), and the International Criminal Justice Cooperation Department within the Ministry of Justice.
U.S. Attorney David Metcalf characterized Aina as "the driving force behind this sextortion scheme, which left a young man, and then his family, traumatised." He emphasized the Department of Justice's commitment to pursuing criminals regardless of their location.
Co-Defendants and Ongoing Proceedings
The case involved multiple co-conspirators with distinct roles in the criminal operation. Samuel Olasunkanmi Abiodun, aged 26, previously received a five-year sentence in June 2025 for his involvement in money laundering and wire fraud connected to the same scheme.
Another co-defendant, Afeez Olatunji Adewale, remains in Nigeria awaiting extradition proceedings. He faces charges of money laundering conspiracy and wire fraud for his alleged participation.
All three defendants were initially arrested in Nigeria in July 2024, with Aina and Abiodun subsequently extradited to face justice in the United States.
Wayne A. Jacobs, Special Agent in Charge of the FBI's Philadelphia Field Office, issued a stern warning to potential offenders: "This case is a powerful reminder of the profound harm sextortion inflicts on young people and their families. Whether you are in the United States or operating from abroad, the FBI and our partners will relentlessly pursue you."
Assistant United States Attorney Patrick Brown, who prosecuted the case, highlighted the significance of international legal cooperation. "This prosecution demonstrates that national borders do not shield those who exploit and defraud others. Those who choose to target the vulnerable should understand that justice will reach them, regardless of location," Brown stated.
The case sets an important precedent for cross-border prosecution of cybercrimes and sends a clear message that law enforcement agencies worldwide are increasingly capable of collaborating to combat digital extortion schemes that target vulnerable victims.
