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S/Africa extradites six Nigerians wanted in US romance scam
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· September 11, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The amount lost is substantial, with reports suggesting it exceeds $6 million. A group of Nigerian nationals will be sent to the US to face charges.
A group of Nigerian nationals will be sent to the US to face charges. They are accused of being part of a criminal network and swindling victims out of a large sum of money. The alleged scam involved online relationships and targeted many women.
The amount lost is substantial, with reports suggesting it exceeds $6 million. The individuals were arrested after a major operation and are now set to be extradited.
Further details about the case and the alleged victims are available from the authorities who investigated the matter.
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Category: safety Published: September 11, 2026 Source: Vanguard Reading time: 1 min
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