FBI commends Olukoyede, EFCC for help in tackling sextortion, cybercrimes

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), has recommended the Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Mr. Ola Olukoyede, and the Commission for his or her efforts and important function in Operation Artemis, a joint worldwide effort to disrupt financially motivated sextortion networks focusing on minors.

The commendation was conveyed in a letter signed by the FBI Director, Kash Patel, who praised the Commission for its collaboration with the Bureau within the arrest and extradition of suspects dealing with federal expenses within the United States.

The Commission’s Head, Media & Publicity, Dele Oyewale, in a press assertion in Abuja, mentioned the FBI Director within the letter addressed to Olukoyede, acknowledged the Commission’s contribution to the operation, stating that “The EFCC  has played a vital role in Operation Artemis, a joint effort focused on disrupting financially motivated sextortion rings targeting juveniles.”

He mentioned that beneath Olukoyede’s management, the EFCC designated personnel to help the investigations and facilitate the motion of suspects out of Nigeria to face prosecution within the United States.

Specifically, the FBI Director recommended the EFCC for apprehending Adebola Festus Adekunle and Mudashiru Afeez Olawale, who had been indicted within the United States in 2023 over allegations referring to the sexual exploitation and extortion of minors.

Oyewale famous that the 2 suspects had been extradited to the United States in August 2026, with the EFCC facilitating the method following investigations and extradition proceedings. They are dealing with federal expenses referring to sexual exploitation involving the deaths of minors.

Patel famous that the profitable end result of the instances wouldn’t have been doable with out the EFCC’s help and dedication to worldwide legislation enforcement cooperation.

“The successful outcome of these cases would not have been possible without your assistance and dedication to international law enforcement collaboration,” he mentioned.

The FBI Director additional expressed appreciation to Olukoyede and the Commission for his or her dedication to justice and continued cooperation, whereas expressing optimism about strengthening the partnership between each companies.

“Please accept my sincere appreciation for your commitment to justice and steadfast cooperation. I look forward to the continued partnership with the EFCC,” he said within the letter.

The extradition of Adekunle and Olawale adopted FBI investigations into separate sextortion schemes focusing on male minors within the United States.

The investigations linked the alleged actions to 2 teenage victims who died by suicide after being subjected to on-line sexual exploitation and extortion.