The criminal offense of sextortion is a form of blackmail or extortion and is committed when a person threatens to publish private nude, pornographic, or explicit photos, videos, or images of another person’s body or sexual activity unless the person provides something of value—such as money, sexual activity, more sexual images, or the performance of sexual acts (often online using webcams).

Sextortion laws vary from state to state and are sometimes part of a state’s laws regarding revenge pornography, blackmail, extortion, bribery, or cyberstalking and are prosecuted under those or other criminal offenses rather than as a specific offense called sextortion. These laws are generally located in a state’s statutes—often in the penal or criminal code—and are sometimes titled with descriptive names such as The Unlawful Disclosure or Promotion of Intimate Visual Material.

In Wyoming, sextortion is not recognized as a distinct criminal offense under a specific statute named 'sextortion.' However, individuals who engage in such conduct can be prosecuted under various existing laws that criminalize similar behavior. Wyoming statutes encompass laws against blackmail, extortion, and other related offenses that could apply to sextortion cases. For instance, under Wyoming Statutes Section 6-2-402, a person commits the crime of blackmail if they threaten to reveal information about someone else or threaten to commit a crime against someone with the intent to obtain property, services, or any advantage or immunity. Additionally, the state's laws on unlawful intrusion (voyeurism) and the sharing of intimate images without consent, often referred to as 'revenge pornography,' may also be relevant. These laws make it illegal to capture, distribute, or publish explicit images of a person without their consent. As such, individuals involved in sextortion could face serious legal consequences, including charges for blackmail, extortion, or other related crimes. Victims of sextortion in Wyoming should consult with an attorney to explore their legal options and to ensure their rights are protected.