NAPTIP arrests cultists threatening to release women’s nude videos in FCT
Agency warns ladies against filming nude videos The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has arrested members of a cult group in the FCT perpetrating gruesome acts of sextortion. This was contained in a statement in Abuja on Tuesday by Mr Vincent Adekoye, spokesman of NAPTIP. Sextortion, according to the agency, […]
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The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has arrested members of a cult group in the FCT perpetrating gruesome acts of sextortion.
This was contained in a statement in Abuja on Tuesday by Mr Vincent Adekoye, spokesman of NAPTIP.
Sextortion, according to the agency, is a crime that occurs when someone threatens to distribute nudes and private videos of another person when such person refuses to grant them sexual favours or pay them money.
It noted that it was also a sexual exploitation where the perpetrator used coercion and threats to compel the victim to produce sexual images or videos engaging in sexual acts.
Adekoye said the arrests followed surveillance and undercover operations ordered by the Director General of NAPTIP, Prof Fatima Waziri-Azi, in response to several complaints.
Adekoye explained that the group was known for perpetrating gruesome acts of sextortion and terrorising girls and other residents of the FCT and its environs.
He revealed that the crime was punishable under the Trafficking in Persons (Prohibition) Enforcement and Administration Act, 2015 (as re-enacted).
He added that NAPTIP DG, while speaking on the development, expressed grave concern about the incremental cases of sextortion.
He quoted the DG to have said that the crime was perpetrated by mostly young men against young girls within the FCT, and called for increased vigilance among parents and stakeholders.
In the statement, Prof Fatima explained that after the criminals had one or more videos or pictures, they threatened to publish them content or they threatened violence to get the victim to produce more images.
She said, “The shame, fear, and confusion victims feel when caught in this cycle often prevents them from asking for help or reporting the abuse.
She advised young girls to be wary of the trend and protect themselves by reporting all cases of sextortion to NAPTIP, stressing that they should not be afraid to speak out.
She further said, “Do not pay or share more of your sexual images with them. Your webcam or recording devices can be activated remotely.
“Never have your phone or other electronic camera devices pointed at you while undressing or in a position you would not want to share with the world. Be smart and stay safe.” (NAN)