Six Nigerians Extradited for Romance Scams | Johannesburg News

Six Nigerians linked to a ruthless romance scam syndicate are set to be extradited to the U.S. this Friday, after being detained in Cape Town since 2021. Part of the notorious Black Axe network, they allegedly swindled over 100 American victims—pensioners and businesspeople alike—out of more than $100 million through fake online relationships and fabricated emergencies. Working with Interpol and South Africa’s Hawks, U.S. agencies like the FBI and Secret Service are poised to bring them to justice. This high-stakes transfer underscores global cooperation against cross-border cybercrime—and serves as a stark warning: never send money to strangers online, no matter how convincing their story. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/14a92e2b56ffd77d