The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has extradited two Nigerian men to the United States to face prosecution over alleged sexual exploitation and sextortion of two teenage boys who later died by suicide.
The EFCC said its Lagos Zonal Directorate 2 facilitated the extradition of Mudashiru Afeez Olawale and Adebola Festus Adekunle on Wednesday, August 26, 2026.
In a statement issued on Friday, the commission said the two men were identified in separate investigations conducted by the United States Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) into alleged sextortion schemes targeting male minors.
According to the EFCC, the alleged schemes involved victims between the ages of 13 and 17 and resulted in the deaths of two minors.
The commission said the suspects allegedly used child sexual abuse material (CSAM) to threaten and extort their victims for money.
The alleged financial demands were reportedly made through various channels, including money-remittance services, gift cards and cryptocurrency.
The EFCC said the extradition followed collaboration between Nigerian authorities and US law enforcement agencies in investigating the alleged offences.
The development highlights growing international efforts to combat online sexual exploitation and sextortion, particularly crimes targeting children and teenagers through digital platforms.
Sextortion involves threatening victims with the release of private or sexually explicit material unless they provide money, additional material or comply with other demands. Authorities in several countries have increasingly warned that young people are particularly vulnerable to such schemes.
The two suspects are expected to face legal proceedings in the United States, where prosecutors will present evidence relating to the allegations.
The EFCC stressed its continued commitment to working with international law enforcement agencies to investigate and prosecute Nigerians suspected of committing financial and cyber-related crimes across borders.
The cases also underscore the potentially devastating consequences of online exploitation and the importance of protecting minors from digital predators.
