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News in English (USA) / 11.09.2026 / 14:00

South Africa Extradites Six Nigerians to the US Over Alleged Romance Scams

Six Nigerian nationals suspected of being members of the Black Axe criminal network are set to be extradited to the United States. They are accused of orchestrating romance scams that defrauded vulnerable victims, including grieving widows, out of approximately $6 million. The extradition is part of a broader effort by South African authorities to cooperate with US law enforcement, facilitating the return of these individuals to face trial for their alleged involvement in a multimillion-dollar wire fraud scheme.
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