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South Africa extradites to US six suspected members of Black Axe gang
The men are accused of targeting more than 100 women and defrauding them of over R100 million in online romance scams, police said.
- On Friday, South African authorities are extraditing six Nigerian nationals to the United States. The suspects, arrested in 2021, are alleged members of the Black Axe criminal network wanted on wire fraud and money laundering charges.
- Alleged members of the Nigerian Casanovas targeted more than 100 women, reportedly defrauding them of more than R100 million. National police spokesperson Brigadier Athlende Mathe stated victims were duped in "sophisticated online relationships" for financial gain.
- The Federal Trade Commission warns that romance scammers adjust stories to pressure victims into sending money, often requesting payments for fake emergencies or travel fees. This tactic aims to exploit trust quickly.
- Hawks spokesperson Col Katlego Mogale confirmed the six will be transported to Cape Town International Airport today. Officials from the Federal Bureau and Secret Service arrived in South Africa this morning to facilitate the handover.
- This extradition demonstrates continued cooperation between South Africa and international partners in disrupting transnational crime. The suspects will face due legal process in the United States regarding 25 offenses including conspiracy to murder and attempted murder.
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