Six Nigerians accused of romance scams to be extradited to the US
Summary
Six Nigerian men suspected of running online romance scams will be sent from South Africa to the United States to face charges. They are accused of tricking over 100 American women and stealing about $6 million through fake relationships on the internet.Key Facts
- South African police arrested six Nigerians in 2021 who are now being handed over to FBI agents.
- The group allegedly targeted more than 100 women in the U.S., including pensioners and businesspeople.
- They are accused of using fake online relationships to steal over 100 million rand (about $6 million).
- The men are believed to be members of Black Axe, a Nigerian crime gang involved in fraud, human trafficking, and violence.
- They will face charges of wire fraud (fraud using electronic communication) and money laundering in the U.S.
- Black Axe operates in Africa, Europe, and North America, and recruits mainly university-educated Nigerians.
- The FBI and Interpol have been conducting global operations since 2019, arresting many connected to Black Axe.
- Recently, Interpol's raids in South Africa led to 39 arrests and the freezing of over 250 bank accounts tied to scams.
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