Fortress Investment Group co-founder Wesley Edens faces allegations of extortion by his sexual partner Changli 'Sophia' Luo, who reportedly threatened to share intimate videos and photos of the billionaire.

Edens met Luo through LinkedIn in 2022 after divorcing his wife. The China-born entrepreneur founded One World Initiative Advocacy, a Manhattan nonprofit that conducted interviews with economists and environmentalists.

As co-owner of the Milwaukee Bucks and known for unconventional investments like subprime loans and Aston Villa soccer club, Edens' reputation now faces legal scrutiny over these extortion charges that could impact his business standing.