Six Nigerians accused of defrauding more than 100 women in the United States are set to be extradited from South Africa to face charges over an alleged $6 million romance scam. South Africa's elite Hawks police unit said the suspects, arrested in 2021, would be handed over to FBI and Secret Service officials on Friday. The suspects are alleged to be members of Black Axe, a Nigerian-origin organised crime network linked to internet fraud. According to the Hawks, victims included pensioners and businesspeople targeted through fake online relationships. They are expected to face charges including wire fraud and money laundering.
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