Man posing as teen YouTuber gets 17 years for horrific global sextortion scheme
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The case against Muhammad Zain Ul Abideen Rasheed underscores the severity of online exploitation, as he blackmailed hundreds, including 180 minors, into sharing explicit content.
Authorities described Rasheed's actions as highly calculated, where he would manipulate victims under the guise of being a famous YouTuber, leading to one of the worst sextortion cases in history.
The investigation revealed extensive psychological manipulation and deceit, with Rasheed fabricating evidence to coerce victims into compliance, traumatizing hundreds worldwide.
Judge Amanda Burrows emphasized the degrading nature of Rasheed's actions, specifically targeting vulnerable children to fulfill his psychological and sexual fantasies, remarking on the significant trauma caused.
Read at Ars Technica
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