This paper interrogates the effects of ritual crimes on youth well-being in Lafia, Nasarawa State, Nigeria. The study objectives were to assess the effect of human sacrifice, money ritual, and organ harvesting on youth well-being in Lafia. The study adopted strain theory as theoretical framework. Cross-sectional survey design was utilised. Data were collected through structured questionnaire and key informant interviews. Quantitative data were analysed using descriptive statistics such as frequencies, percentages, mean and standard deviation with the aid of Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS). While, qualitative data were transcribed thematically. The study found among others that human sacrifice undermines youth social wellbeing by disrupting communal trust, promoting fear-based interactions, and weakening social cohesion. The study also found that money rituals harm youth emotional wellbeing by fostering feelings of insecurity, moral confusion, and emotional distress due to exposure to violent and unethical practices. The study concludes among others that organ harvesting negatively affects youth mental wellbeing by instilling persistent fear, anxiety, psychological trauma and sense of insecurity among young people. The study recommended among others that community leaders, government, religious institutions, and Civil Society Organizations should intensify awareness campaigns to discourage harmful traditional practices such as human sacrifice and promote youth social wellbeing. Also, youth empowerment programmes and moral education should be prioritised to discourage involvement in money rituals and support emotional stability among young people.