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Man in Nigeria charged in sextortion of late Surrey teen

It is believed the hockey player, 14, was a victim of sextortion
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RCMP say a man from Nigeria has been charged with extortion in connection to the death of a 14-year-old hockey player from Surrey. (Anna Burns/Surrey Now Leader)

WARNING: This story contains the topic of suicide.

Police say a man in Nigeria has been charged in connection to a financial sextortion that tragically resulted in the sudden death of a teen in Surrey.

In a news conference Tuesday (Feb. 6), Surrey RCMP provided an update on the sudden death of a 14-year-old that happened on Feb. 13, 2023.

Adedayo Olukeye, 26, is being held in custody awaiting trial in Nigeria on charges including posession and distribution of child pornography, attempts at exortion by threats, money laundering and retention of proceeds of an unlawful act.

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