Six Nigerians Accused of Romance Scams to Be Extradited to the US
South African police have handed over six Nigerians, suspected members of the Black Axe criminal syndicate, to the FBI for extradition. The men are accused of targeting more than 100 women in the United States, defrauding them of over 100 million rand (about $6 million).
They were arrested in 2021 and are said to belong to a syndicate linked to human trafficking, internet fraud, and murder. The Hawks unit says victims included pensioners and businesspeople who were lured through sophisticated online relationships.
On Friday the fugitives will be moved from a correctional facility in Cape Town to an airport where FBI and United States Secret Service officials will take custody. After arrival in the U.S. they will face wire‑fraud and money‑laundering charges.
More on the Black Axe Network: The group operates across Africa, Europe and North America, and has been a focus of multi‑country law‑enforcement operations since 2019.
Inquire further at BBCAfrica.com.
