Justin Swaddle sentencing in The Com sextortion case
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Leeds Crown Court sentenced Justin Swaddle to two years in prison for blackmail and sextortion tied to The Com, extending criminal accountability in a case that reached nearly 120 victims worldwide. The UK National Crime Agency identified 117 female victims aged 13 to 17, and seized-device evidence showed coercion, threats, and abusive material. Swaddle had been arrested by West Yorkshire Police in October 2023 and later pleaded guilty on July 2.
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10.08.2026 15:56 2 articles · 1h ago
Justin Swaddle sentencing in The Com sextortion case
Initial DisclosureAfter his October 2023 arrest, Justin Swaddle entered a guilty plea on July 2 before being sentenced at Leeds Crown Court. The case centered on blackmail and sextortion linked to The Com and victimization of minors across multiple countries.
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- Member of The Com sent to prison for blackmail, sextortion — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 10.08.2026 15:56
- Member of The Com sent to prison for blackmail, sextortion — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 10.08.2026 15:56