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Arvada Police Warn of Online Aliases Used in Sextortion Scheme
Authorities believe there may be additional victims and urge anyone with information to come forward.
Mar. 16, 2026 at 6:07am
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Arvada police have uncovered a multi-state sextortion scheme targeting teenage girls, leading to the surrender of a suspect in Colorado. Investigators have released a list of online aliases and accounts believed to be used in the scheme and are asking the public to come forward if they recognize any of the profiles.
Why it matters
This case highlights the growing threat of online predators and the need for increased awareness and education around internet safety, especially for vulnerable populations like teenagers. Sextortion can have devastating consequences for victims, and law enforcement is working to identify any additional victims and hold the perpetrators accountable.
The details
According to authorities, a Bensalem, Pennsylvania man used fake online profiles to target teenage girls in a sextortion scheme. Arvada police, who helped uncover the multi-state operation, have released a list of aliases and accounts believed to be used by the suspect. Investigators believe there may be additional victims and are urging anyone in the Arvada area who has had contact with these profiles to come forward and reference the listed case number.
- The sextortion scheme was uncovered in March 2026.
The players
Arvada Police
The law enforcement agency in Arvada, Colorado that helped uncover the multi-state sextortion scheme and is now working to identify any additional victims.
Bensalem Man
A suspect from Bensalem, Pennsylvania who is accused of using fake online profiles to target teenage girls in a sextortion scheme.
What’s next
Arvada police are continuing to investigate the case and urge anyone with information to come forward. The judge will also decide on whether to allow the suspect out on bail.
The takeaway
This case highlights the importance of internet safety education, especially for vulnerable populations like teenagers, and the need for law enforcement to stay vigilant in combating online predators and sextortion schemes that can have devastating impacts on victims.


