Catfish Abuser Blackmailed Over 70 Children Into Sexual Acts

Alexander McCartney, 26, admitted to extensive crimes involving global victims, leading to tragic consequences.

McCartney posed as a teenage girl on Snapchat to target vulnerable children worldwide from 2014 to 2019.
He coerced victims, primarily girls aged 10 to 16, into degrading acts by threatening to release compromising images.
The case involves at least 185 charges, including manslaughter, blackmail, and inciting sexual activity.
A 12-year-old victim's suicide and her father's subsequent death highlight the severe impact of McCartney's actions.
Despite multiple arrests, McCartney continued his offenses, exploiting his technical skills for his criminal activities.