Ontario Provincial Police have apprehended a 21-year-old Nigerian national in Ottawa following an investigation into a youth-related sextortion scam that began in December 2022.
Working in collaboration with Elgin County OPP, OPP regional intelligence unit, and Canada Border Services Agency, local members identified the initial beneficiary of the scam.
The suspect was arrested on a warrant issued by Atikokan OPP and is charged with one count of possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000.
While few details were released about the incident, authorities urged victims of similar scams to come forward and report to the police.
The accused has been released and is scheduled to appear in the Atikokan Ontario Court of Justice on November 30. Resources and support are available for victims of similar scams through the RCMP.