Milwaukee Bucks Owner Wesley Edens Allegedly Targeted in $1 Billion Blackmail Scheme
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Summary
Milwaukee Bucks and Aston Villa majority owner Wesley Edens was allegedly targeted in a blackmail scheme by Changli "Sophia" Luo, who threatened to release intimate videos and photos of their brief sexual relationship unless he paid her half of his fortune (approximately $1 billion). Luo has been charged with four counts including blackmail and destruction of records. The alleged scheme targeted Edens, who is also co-founder of Fortress Investment Group.
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Changli 'Sophia' Luo was charged with four counts, including blackmail and destruction of records
Luo, 46, allegedly threatened to publicize videos and photos of him having sex with her
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