6 Nigerians to Be Extradited to US Over Alleged Romance Scams

Six Nigerian nationals, suspected members of the Black Axe network, are being extradited from South Africa to the United States to face charges related to organized crime, romance scams, and cybercrime. These individuals are accused of targeting over 100 women in the US, defrauding them of more than $6.2 million. The extradition process involves cooperation between South African police, Interpol, the FBI, and the United States Secret Service.

• Six Nigerian nationals are being extradited from South Africa to the US.
• They are suspected of involvement in an organized crime network involved in romance scams and cybercrime.
• The suspects are allegedly members of the Black Axe network.
• They face charges including wire fraud and money laundering in the US.
• Authorities believe they targeted over 100 women in the US, defrauding them of more than $6.2 million.
• Victims included pensioners and businessmen.
• The suspects were arrested in 2021 and are being transported from Cape Town to the airport for handover to the FBI and US Secret Service.