Nigeria hands over alleged romance scam kingpin to US in $1.5m fraud case

Ripplesnigeria | 15-05-2026 09:17pm |

The Nigeria Police Force has officially extradited Samuel Ugberease, a suspected cyber fraudster known by various aliases such as “Putsammy,” “Putput,” and “Sammy,” to the United States. This action follows the conclusion of legal proceedings by Nigerian authorities regarding his alleged participation in online romance scams, wire fraud, and money laundering activities. Ugberease is implicated in a scheme that reportedly defrauded victims of approximately $1.5 million. His extradition took place on Wednesday, May 14, 2026, as part of ongoing efforts to combat cybercrime and enhance international cooperation in law enforcement.

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