romance scam suspects targeted 100 women
Posted: Tue Sep 20, 2022 4:23 pm
Nigerian romance scam suspects targeted 100 women - FBI
Eight Nigerian men accused of an internet dating scam have appeared in a South African court after a massive international operation involving the FBI and Interpol.
Authorities in the US, where the investigation originated and most of the alleged victims are based, have applied for their extradition.
They are accused of defrauding more than 100 victims of almost $7m (£5m) in total over the past decade.
.... full report:
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-58978287
Eight Nigerian men accused of an internet dating scam have appeared in a South African court after a massive international operation involving the FBI and Interpol.
Authorities in the US, where the investigation originated and most of the alleged victims are based, have applied for their extradition.
They are accused of defrauding more than 100 victims of almost $7m (£5m) in total over the past decade.
.... full report:
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-58978287