A 25-year-old Reseda man has been arrested in connection with a West African financial online sextortion scheme that led to a San Jose teen's suicide.
San Jose police said Jonathan Kassi was taken into custody in Van Nuys by the Los Angeles Police Department on Dec 15th. He has been booked into Santa Clara County jail for extortion and attempted disorderly conduct – posting of a photograph or recording without consent.
Detectives believe there could be additional victims due to the suspect's criminal pattern and use of social media to target minors. Investigators said financial sextortion schemes occur in online environments where young people feel most comfortable—using common social media sites, gaming sites, or video chat applications that feel familiar and safe.
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