Canadian police have welcomed the sentencing of a Nigerian man who tried to extort a teenager in Surrey, B.C., by distributing explicit images, affirming that society will not tolerate acts of sextortion and online fraud.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Nigeria’s Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has announced the conviction and sentencing of Olukeye Adedayo, who was found guilty of multiple cybercrime offences linked to the tragic suicide of a 14-year-old boy in Surrey, British Columbia. Adedayo was sentenced last week to a total of 76 years in prison after being convicted on 18 separate charges, including possession and distribution of child pornography, attempted extortion by threat, and money laundering.
According to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), the victim died suddenly in February 2023 following an online sextortion scheme that deeply impacted him. While the RCMP did not name the boy, they confirmed during a press conference last year that he had been accurately identified in media reports and was the 14-year-old whose photo was publicly displayed at the event.
“This outcome came from a strong collaboration between the Surrey RCMP, the FBI, the Australian Federal Police, and Nigeria’s EFCC,” the Mounties said in a statement. “We believe this conviction sends a powerful message that sextortion and fraud will not be tolerated in our society.”
The RCMP extended condolences to the boy’s loved ones, adding: “We hope this court judgment brings a measure of closure to the grieving family and friends of the young victim.”
Despite pleading not guilty, Adedayo was found guilty on all counts by a Nigerian judge. While the court handed down 18 separate prison terms, the EFCC noted that they will run concurrently—meaning Adedayo is likely to serve a maximum of seven years, tied to four counts of obtaining property under false pretences.
One of the key pieces of evidence was Adedayo’s creation of an Instagram group used to share explicit images, reportedly set up on or around February 13, 2023—just days before the teenager’s death. A sergeant with the RCMP’s Serious Crime Unit testified during the trial as one of the prosecution’s witnesses.
This case marks a significant moment in international cybercrime enforcement and highlights the devastating real-world consequences of online exploitation.
The boy’s hockey team shared a heartfelt tribute, confirming that he passed away the following day.
In a statement released by police in February, the grieving family described him as “an innocent child who cherished life and had a deep love for hockey,” adding that he had been cruelly exploited.
“As we mourn the loss of our son,” the family wrote, “we want other parents to understand this tragedy could happen to anyone. Please talk to your children about staying safe online, and keep communication open so they feel safe coming to you for help.”
