Sextortion
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Nigerian man arrested, charged in financial sextortion case of B.C. boy who died by suicideAdedayo Olukeye is in custody awaiting trial in Nigeria on charges including possession and distribution of child pornography, attempted extortion by threats, money laundering.CrimeFeb 6
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B.C. premier invokes Taylor Swift as province launches crackdown on intimate imagesThe launch of the services on Monday in conjunction with the Civil Resolution Tribunal comes on the same day the province's Intimate Images Protection Act comes into force.CrimeJan 29
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Brighton teen faces additional child porn, sexual assault charges: Northumberland OPPFollowing the Dec. 20, 2023, arrest of a 17-year-old, Northumberland OPP say a second victim came forward two days later. An investigation led to a second arrest on Jan. 3.CrimeJan 4
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B.C. planning changes to honour 12-year-old sextortion victim: EbyPremier David Eby says a talk with the father of a B.C. boy who killed himself after falling prey to online sextortion has prompted him to push for more protections for youth.PoliticsDec 21, 2023
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‘I’m good with this,’ Amanda Todd’s mom says of 6-year Dutch sentenceCarol Todd says she's pleased a Dutch court has handed six more years in prison to the man who harassed and sexually extorted her daughter prior to her 2012 suicide.CrimeDec 21, 2023
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Brighton teen faces sexual assault, child pornography charges: Northumberland OPPNorthumberland OPP launched an investigation in August following a report of an alleged non-consensual distribution of an imitate recording. A 17-year-old was arrested in December.CrimeDec 21, 2023
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Dutch sentencing decision looms for Amanda Todd’s tormentorDutch judges said Thursday they would rule in two weeks on the conversion of the 13-year sentence for Aydin Coban, who was convicted of the extortion and harassment of Amanda.CrimeDec 7, 2023
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Kelowna Mounties received 100 sextortion complaints in 2023So far in 2023, the Kelowna RCMP said they've received more than 100 complaints of online sextortion. They're asking parent to speak to their children about the risks online.CrimeNov 30, 2023
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Canadian experts call for more safety following B.C. sextortion caseIt's a nationwide crisis affecting youth, says one Canadian organization, after the suicide of a boy who became a victim to sextortion.CanadaNov 28, 2023
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After B.C. sextortion tragedy, online harm bill expected ‘soon’: LeBlancPublic Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc says he hopes the long-promised online harm reduction legislation will be tabled soon, following the death by suicide of a 12-year-old boy.CanadaNov 28, 2023
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