Six Nigerian nationals accused of operating as part of the Black Axe criminal network have been extradited to the United States after allegedly defrauding American women of over $6 million through online romance scams. South African authorities, including the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation, worked with US law enforcement and Interpol to coordinate the handover at Cape Town International Airport. The case highlights the growing challenge of transnational cybercrime targeting vulnerable individuals overseas. Authorities have confirmed the suspects were transferred to US custody following an international operation.
Alleged members of Black Axe criminal network that swindled US women out of $6m flown from South AfricaSix Nigerian nationals linked to an organized criminal network that allegedly swindled American women out of more than $6m through online romance scams were extradited to the United States on Friday.South African police confirmed they were to be extradited earlier on Friday, while local news in Africa confirmed that the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation, known as the Hawks, facilitated their handover to officials from the US Federal Bureau of Investigation and Secret Service at Cape Town international airport, in collaboration with Interpol South Africa. Continue reading...
