NCA launches a campaign to combat financially motivated sextortion, a growing online blackmail targeting teenage boys, aiming to raise awareness and empower victims to report

Organised crime groups, mainly from West Africa and Southeast Asia, exploit victims for quick financial gain, sometimes blackmailing them within an hour of contact. Research shows most teenage boys lack awareness of sextortion tactics and reporting mechanisms. The campaign, running on social media, aims to educate boys aged 15-17 and provide guidance for parents…