Six Nigerian nationals linked to the Black Axe network are being extradited from South Africa to the United States on Friday to face wire fraud and money laundering charges, Jamaica Gleaner reports.
Why it matters: The handover disrupts an international cybercrime ring that targeted vulnerable individuals and highlights cross-border law enforcement cooperation.
- The suspects are accused of defrauding over 100 US victims of more than $6 million through online romance scams Jamaica Gleaner.
- Arrested in Cape Town in 2021, the men will be handed over to the FBI and US Secret Service Jamaica Gleaner.