Multimillion-rand romance scammers extradited to US
Allegedly linked to the Black Axe organised criminal network, they face charges of money laundering.
Six Nigerian nationals suspected of orchestrating a massive online romance scam amounting to millions of rand have been extradited to the United States following medical checks at Cape Town International Airport. Authorities claim the suspects are connected to the notorious Black Axe organized crime syndicate and are facing charges of money laundering and wire fraud.
They will be tried in the US upon their arrival. Initially, eight suspects were apprehended by South African authorities in 2021; one was released on bail while another was extradited to the US in 2024. The Hawks spokesperson, Katlego Mogale, stated that the collaboration between law enforcement agencies in South Africa and the US has resulted in the successful extradition of these suspects.
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