An Alberta man is facing charges in an online extortion investigation by Halton Regional Police Service.
In December, police were told a suspect had been using social media to coerce a man into sending money.
“The suspect obtained intimate images of the victim and then threatened to distribute the images online if payment was not made,” HRPS said in a news release.
Following an eight month investigation, 25-year-old Brandon Bulechowsky of Drumheller, Alberta has been charged with:
- Extortion
- Possession of property obtained by crime
- Failure to comply with probation.
Investigators believe there may be more victims. They say the following social media profile handles were used in this extortion.
- Snapchat: Emily_jauntyy07
- Instagram: Emily_jauntyy.
Anyone with information or who thinks they may be a victim is asked to call investigators at 905-825-4777, ext. 2216.
Anonymous tips can be submitted through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).
“The HRPS would like to remind residents that sextortion is a form of blackmail and can happen to anyone,” police added.
“If you are a victim of sextortion, we are here to help you. Report sextortion to the Halton Regional Police Service by calling our non-emergency number at 905-825-4777.”
