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Six Nigerians to be extradited to US over alleged R100m romance scam | SA News

CAPE TOWN – Six Nigerians wanted in the United States over an alleged online romance scam are set to be extradited from South Africa on Friday afternoon.

The suspects are accused of targeting more than 100 women across the United States and allegedly defrauding them of more than R100-million.

According to the Hawks, the alleged victims include pensioners and businesspeople who were targeted through sophisticated online relationships.

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Investigators allege that members of the ‘Black Axe’ organised crime group used these relationships to gain the victims’ trust before allegedly stealing their money.

The six suspects were…

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