
Middle School Student Arrested in Widespread Sextortion Scheme
A middle school student in New York has been arrested for his role in a sextortion scheme, posing as a girl online to solicit explicit images from minors, including classmates. The investigation revealed hundreds of potential victims under 16, emphasizing the urgent need for awareness and preventive measures against online exploitation among youth.

Middle School Student Arrested in Widespread Sextortion Scheme
A middle school student in New York has been arrested for his role in a sextortion scheme, posing as a girl online to solicit explicit images from minors, including classmates. The investigation revealed hundreds of potential victims under 16, emphasizing the urgent need for awareness and preventive measures against online exploitation among youth.
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