Student charged with running ‘sextortion’ and ‘catfishing’ scheme involving over 20 minors Student charged with running ‘sextortion’ and ‘catfishing’ scheme involving over 20 minors February 26, 2026 A Pennsylvania high school senior faces hundreds of felony charges in an alleged sextortion scheme involving more than 20 minors. Authorities say social media platforms were used to coerce victims into sending explicit material.