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202544 minPG-13current-affairs

Cyber Crime Human Trafficking

Sextortion

202544 minPG-13current-affairs

Sextortion, a blackmail scheme exploiting compromising photos, has led to numerous cases of extortion and suicide among victims worldwide.

Cyber Crime Human Trafficking

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Channel: National Geographic

Sextortion

2025• 44 minPG-13

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Sextortion, a blackmail scheme exploiting compromising photos, has led to numerous cases of extortion and suicide among victims worldwide.

Synopsis

Sextortion, a form of blackmail involving the use of compromising images to extort victims, has emerged as a significant issue globally, often leading to severe consequences, including suicide. Mariana van Zeller investigates this alarming trend in the second episode of "Trafficked: Underworlds," a series that examines various black markets. Nominated for 29 Emmys at the 2025 News and Documentary Emmy Awards, the series highlights the complexities of illicit activities and their impact on individuals and society.

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