R100m romance scam: Six Nigerians extradited from South Africa to US
Cape Town – Six Nigerian nationals accused of defrauding more than 100 women in the United States of more than R100 million through online romance scams are being extradited from South Africa to face charges in the US. The Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (DPCI), commonly known as the Hawks, is facilitating the extradition in collaboration with Interpol South Africa.... Read more → The post R100m romance scam: Six Nigerians extradited from South Africa to US appeared first on African Insider.
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Cape Town – Six Nigerian nationals accused of defrauding more than 100 women in the United States of more than R100 million through online romance scams are being extradited from South Africa to face charges in the US.
The Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (DPCI), commonly known as the Hawks, is facilitating the extradition in collaboration with Interpol South Africa.
The six men are allegedly members of the Black Axe organised criminal network and are wanted by US authorities on charges of wire fraud and money laundering.
According to the South African Police Service (SAPS), the suspects allegedly targeted more than 100 women, including pensioners and businesspeople, using sophisticated online relationships to gain their trust before defrauding them of their money.
“The six Nigerian nationals were arrested in South Africa in 2021, following a major takedown operation conducted by the Hawks/DPCI,” SAPS said.
The suspects were being held at a correctional facility in Cape Town before being transported to Cape Town International Airport, where they are expected to be handed over to officials from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the United States Secret Service.
The US officials arrived in South Africa on Thursday morning, with the formal handover expected later in the afternoon.
Colonel Katlego Mogale will facilitate media interviews and provide further information on the operation.
SAPS said the extradition highlights the importance of international cooperation in tackling organised crime.
“This extradition demonstrates the continued cooperation between South African law enforcement agencies and international law enforcement partners in disrupting transnational organised crime and ensuring that suspects wanted in other jurisdictions face due legal process,” the police said.
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