US to extradite 6 Nigerians from South Africa for swindling American women of $6M in romance scam
- Posted on September 11, 2026
- By The Toronto Star
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A significant international law enforcement operation has resulted in the extradition of six Nigerian nationals from South Africa to face charges in the United States. The suspects are accused of orchestrating a sophisticated romance scam network that defrauded American women of approximately $6 million. This case highlights the growing threat of organized cybercrime targeting vulnerable individuals through fake online relationships, demonstrating increased cooperation between U.S. and South African authorities in combating transnational fraud schemes.
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