NY Resident Charged In Financial Sextortion Investigation In Wilton

WILTON, CT — A New York resident has been extradited and charged in connection with a financial sextortion investigation in Wilton that spanned 10 months, authorities said.

According to police, financially motivated sextortion involves offenders coercing minors into sending sexually explicit material and then demanding payment—often through gift cards, mobile payment services, wire transfers, or cryptocurrency—to prevent its release. While many of these offenders operate from overseas, investigators identified financial accounts linked to a suspect within the United States.

The School Resource Officer leading the investigation uncovered collusive financial activity tied to a suspect in New York, leading to their extradition. The suspect has been charged with first-degree larceny by extortion.

Wilton law enforcement officials emphasized the importance of reporting sextortion cases, acknowledging that victims may feel embarrassment or shame but stressing that assistance is available. Authorities urged anyone who believes they are a victim of sextortion to report the activity to local law enforcement or the FBI at 1-800-CALL-FBI or tips.fbi.gov.

Additional resources on sextortion threats can be found through the FBI at FBI Sextortion Resources.