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Six Nigerian Nationals Extradited to U.S. Over $6 Million Online Romance Scam
Just the facts
Federal prosecutors indicted six Nigerian nationals linked to the Black Axe criminal network for operating an online romance scam. South African authorities executed the extradition request, transferring the suspects into United States federal custody. According to court filings, the defendants defrauded American women out of more than $6 million through deceptive online relationships. The suspects face federal charges in the United States including wire fraud and conspiracy to commit money laundering.
Why this is news
Six Nigerian citizens were extradited from South Africa to the United States on September 12, 2026, to face federal criminal charges. Law enforcement authorities allege the individuals operated an international fraud scheme targeting American victims.
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