Six Nigerians extradited to US over $6M online romance scam
Summary
Six Nigerian men accused of running online romance scams that cheated American women out of more than $6 million were sent from South Africa to the United States. They face charges of fraud and money laundering and are linked to a criminal group called Black Axe.Key Facts
- Six Nigerian nationals were arrested in Cape Town, South Africa, in 2021.
- They are accused of scamming over 100 American women through fake online romantic relationships.
- The suspects allegedly stole more than $6 million from their victims.
- They face wire fraud and money laundering charges in the United States.
- The men belong to Black Axe, a criminal group known for cyber-related financial crimes like romance, crypto, and investment scams.
- South African police worked with the FBI, U.S. Secret Service, Interpol South Africa, and the Hawks (a crime-fighting unit) to extradite the men.
- A recent Interpol operation arrested 58 people and identified 263 suspects in similar cyber fraud networks in West Africa.
- In South Africa, police arrested 39 people and seized $2.67 million during raids related to romance and investment scams targeting retirees.
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