Las Vegas Man Faces 3-Year Sentence for Instagram Extortion Scheme Targeting Influencers
Las Vegas, Nev. — A man has been handed a three-year prison sentence for orchestrating a scheme that targeted Instagram users and influencers for financial gain. The sentencing took place in federal court and serves as a stark reminder of the dangers that lurk in social media interactions. The defendant, whose name has not been disclosed, was convicted of extorting more than a dozen individuals through deceitful tactics that capitalized on their popularity and online presence. The legal proceedings revealed that he employed various methods, including threats and potential harm to their online profiles, to … Read more