Bosun Osagie, a 25‑year‑old Nigerian resident of Bexley, London, was sentenced on 12 October 2023 to two years and three months in prison after admitting to hacking a Wirral woman’s Snapchat and X (formerly Twitter) accounts, blackmailing her and profiting from the distribution of her images. The court also imposed a ten‑year restraining order prohibiting any contact with the victim.
**What offences did Osagie plead guilty to?**
He pleaded guilty to two counts: computer hacking and blackmail. The hacking incident was first reported to [Merseyside Police](https://www.merseyside.police.uk) in February 2023 when the victim discovered that her social‑media profiles had been compromised and that fake accounts were being used to solicit her as a “woman of the streets” while her pictures were sold online.
**How did the investigation unfold?**
Following the report, detectives traced the illegal activity to Osagie’s residence on Hartslock Drive. He was arrested, charged and later appeared before a magistrates’ court where he entered his guilty pleas.
**What did officials say about the case?**
Detective Sergeant Darren Devonport stated: “Osagie's actions caused deep distress to the victim. He invaded her privacy and then attempted to extort money from her. The victim acted correctly by reporting the crime to us.” He added that Merseyside Police remain committed to eradicating the possession and distribution of indecent images and hopes the sentence will prompt Osagie to reflect on the impact of his crimes.
**What legal restrictions were imposed?**
In addition to the custodial sentence, the court issued a ten‑year restraining order that bars Osagie from contacting the victim in any form, aiming to protect her from further harassment.
The case underscores the seriousness with which UK authorities treat cyber‑enabled abuse and serves as a warning to individuals who exploit digital platforms for illicit gain.