South Africa Extradites Six Nigerians to US Over Alleged Romance Scams
South African authorities have extradited six Nigerian nationals to the United States over allegations of wire fraud, money laundering and online romance scams that reportedly targeted more than 100 women. The South African Police Service said the suspects were arrested in 2021 and are alleged to be linked to the Black Axe organised criminal network. Authorities claim the victims were defrauded of more than R100 million. The men were handed over to officials of the FBI and the US Secret Service at Cape Town International Airport on Friday, according to the Hawks and Interpol South Africa.
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