Nigerian man pleads guilty to charges for sexual extortion and death of young Pennsylvania man

PHILADELPHIA (WPHL) — A federal prosecutor announced Tuesday that Imoleayo Samuel Aina, aka “Alice Dave,” 27, of Nigeria, pleaded guilty to charges in connection with the sexual extortion and death of a young man in Southeastern Pennsylvania.

According to the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, Aina and co-defendant Samuel Olasunkanmi Abiodun, 25, were arrested in Nigeria and taken into custody by the FBI on July 31, 2024. Both men were extradited to the United States to face their charges. Aina, Abiodun, and another Nigerian co-defendant, Afeez Olatunji Adewale, 25, were all charged by indictment in August 2024.

Aina is scheduled to be sentenced on August 11. Prosecutors say Aina faces life in prison.

In December 2024, Abiodun pleaded guilty to money laundering conspiracy and four counts of wire fraud. According to law enforcement, Abiodun is scheduled to be sentenced on June 10 and faces a maximum of 100 years in prison.

Adewale has also been charged with money laundering conspiracy and four counts of wire fraud. According to the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, Adewale is still in Nigeria, pending extradition to the United States.