EFCC Extradites Nigerians to US for Teen Sextortion

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has extradited two Nigerians, Mudashiru Afeez Olawale and Adebola Festus Adekunle, to the United States to face prosecution for alleged child exploitation and sextortion that reportedly led to the deaths of two American teenagers. The extradition, facilitated by the EFCC's Lagos Zonal Directorate 2, occurred on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, following investigations by the FBI into sextortion schemes targeting male minors aged 13 to 17.

The alleged schemes involved threats using child sexual abuse material (CSAM) to extort money from victims. Adekunle was arrested after an investigation revealed he threatened a 13-year-old victim on Instagram.

Olawale faces a seven-count indictment for sexual exploitation and attempted exploitation of a minor resulting in death, among other charges. The Federal High Court initially rejected Olawale's extradition on June 10, 2024, but the Attorney General's Office appealed, leading to a successful extradition.

This case underscores the collaboration between Nigerian and US law enforcement against transnational crimes.