A 27-year-old Nigerian national, Imoleayo Samuel Aina, also known online as “Alice Dave,” has been sentenced to six years in federal prison in the United States following his conviction on multiple charges linked to a sextortion scheme that resulted in the death of a young man in Pennsylvania.
The sentence was delivered by United States District Judge Joel H. Slomsky and includes 72 months of incarceration, five years of supervised release, and a restitution payment of $3,250. Aina had previously pleaded guilty to a range of serious offenses, including cyberstalking, interstate threats to injure reputation, receiving proceeds of extortion, conspiracy to commit money laundering, and wire fraud.
Background of the Sextortion Scheme
Aina, together with co-defendant Samuel Olasunkanmi Abiodun, 26, orchestrated an international sextortion operation that targeted vulnerable individuals in the United States. The scheme involved coercing victims into providing explicit images or personal information, which was then used to demand money or other favors under threat of public exposure.
Abiodun, who functioned primarily as the financial intermediary for the operation, was sentenced to five years in June 2025 for his role in money laundering and wire fraud associated with the sextortion ring. Another co-defendant, Afeez Olatunji Adewale, remains in Nigeria and faces pending extradition. Adewale is charged with conspiracy to commit money laundering and wire fraud, and his involvement is believed to have complemented Aina’s direct engagement with victims.
Arrest and Extradition
Aina and Abiodun were initially arrested in Nigeria in July 2024. Following international cooperation between the United States and Nigerian authorities, they were extradited to the U.S. to face prosecution. The investigation was conducted jointly by the FBI and the Abington Township Police Department, with substantial support from Nigerian institutions, including the Attorney General of Nigeria, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), and the Ministry of Justice’s International Criminal Justice Cooperation Department.
The collaboration highlights the global reach of law enforcement agencies and underscores that cross-border cybercrime, including sextortion, can and will be prosecuted regardless of where the perpetrators operate.
Impact on Victims and Community Response
U.S. Attorney David Metcalf described Aina as “the driving force behind this sextortion scheme, which left a young man, and then his family, traumatized.” He emphasized that the Department of Justice remains committed to protecting citizens from international cybercriminals.
Wayne A. Jacobs, Special Agent in Charge of the FBI’s Philadelphia Field Office, further stressed the broader implications of the case.
> “This case is a powerful reminder of the profound harm sextortion inflicts on young people and their families, and of our unwavering commitment to pursuing those who perpetrate it. Whether you are in the United States or operating from abroad, the FBI and our partners will relentlessly pursue you. If you exploit our youth, we will bring you to justice.”
The victim’s family expressed relief following the sentencing, highlighting the emotional and psychological toll of sextortion crimes. Experts note that sextortion not only impacts financial security but also leaves deep, lasting trauma for individuals and families caught in such scams.
Legal and International Significance
The prosecution of Aina demonstrates the extensive legal framework applied to cybercrime in the United States. Charges like cyberstalking, interstate threats, and wire fraud carry severe penalties and reflect the seriousness with which authorities treat online exploitation and extortion schemes.
Assistant United States Attorney Patrick Brown, who led the prosecution, noted the challenges involved in coordinating across borders to bring Aina to justice.
> “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.”
The case serves as a warning to cybercriminals worldwide: engaging in sextortion or related financial fraud exposes perpetrators to prosecution in multiple jurisdictions, with coordinated international enforcement ensuring accountability.
The sentencing of Imoleayo Samuel Aina underscores the ongoing commitment of the U.S. Department of Justice, the FBI, and international law enforcement partners to combat cybercrime and protect vulnerable populations. It also highlights the increasing risks posed by online exploitation and the need for global cooperation in tracking, prosecuting, and penalizing perpetrators of such crimes.
As cybercrime continues to evolve, authorities emphasize vigilance, public awareness, and cross-border collaboration as critical tools to prevent similar tragedies in the future.
