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Members of ‘Black Axe’ cybercriminal group extradited from South Africa

Prosecutors unsealed a 2021 indictment accusing the five men of conducting lucrative romance scams that stole thousands of dollars from more than 100 people.

Five men accused of conducting romance scams as part of the 'Black Axe' cybercriminal group have been extradited from South Africa. According to The Record, they were indicted in 2021 on charges of stealing thousands of dollars from over 100 people.

The extradited individuals are part of a group that allegedly carried out lucrative romance scams.

No further details about the extradition or the men's alleged crimes beyond the indictment were reported in the provided sources.

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