HAWKS and Interpol to extradite six Nigerians to US

The Hawks will extradite six Nigerian nationals to the US this afternoon. This follows a massive international crackdown on a multi-million-rand online romance scam.

The six are suspected to be members of the notorious Black Axe organised crime network.

They are accused of targeting more than 100 American women, including businesspeople and vulnerable pensioners.

The suspects were arrested in South Africa in 2021, following a major Hawks operation.

US authorities say the syndicate has defrauded victims of over R100 million.
Hawks spokesperson Colonel Katlego Mogale had this to say...

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