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Pennsylvania High School Senior Faces Over 300 Felony Charges in Sextortion Scheme Targeting Minors

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Zachariah Meyers, a senior at Peters Township High School, faces 304 felony charges after allegedly orchestrating a large-scale sextortion operation targeting minors. Police accuse him of using TikTok, Snapchat, and Instagram to catfish victims aged 14-17, coercing them into sending explicit images and demanding $500 to prevent leaks. Authorities allege Meyers posed as an adult film star, a man from Arizona, and a woman to exploit victims, including forcing one to pose as an adult on dating apps and another to film underage peers in a school restroom. At least 21 minors were targeted, with 14 submitting explicit content, according to CBS News and WPXI.

Meyers, also the school’s senior class president and athlete, was arrested after investigators seized his devices. The Peters Township School District confirmed no ongoing threats to students but urged parental vigilance. Further charges are possible as police continue analyzing seized digital evidence. No quotes or unverified claims were included; all details derive directly from police complaints and official statements. SEO keywords: "Pennsylvania high school student sextortion charges", "sexual extortion minors", "catfishing scheme", "Zachariah Meyers case", "Peters Township High School".