Nigerians among convicts in $215m global email fraud

Naijaonpoint_ng | 02-05-2026 02:16am |

The United States attorney’s office has reported that over 1,000 victims from 19 countries fell prey to an extensive email fraud scheme that resulted in losses totaling approximately $215 million. Among those convicted in connection with this fraud are several Nigerian nationals, as confirmed in a statement released on Thursday. The investigation has culminated in the conviction of 25 defendants, highlighting the international scope and impact of the fraudulent activities.

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