Cross Abu Cole, a 21-year-old Ghanaian national, has been arrested and prosecuted in the United States for reportedly threatening to reveal a victim's nude photos, including photos obtained when the victim was a kid, in an attempt to extract money.
On Tuesday, June 10, 2025, the U.S.
Attorney's Office in the Western District of New York released a press release stating that Cole was arrested when he arrived at an airport in Houston, Texas. "Cross Abu Cole, 21, a citizen of Ghana who was taken into custody when he landed in Houston, TX, was arrested and charged by criminal complaint with interstate communications with intent to extort," the statement read.
If convicted, Cole faces a maximum penalty of two years in prison and a fine of up to $250,000.
