Six Nigerians accused of romance scams to be extradited to the US
The six will face wire fraud and money-laundry charges in the US, South African police say.
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"Those being extradited were arrested in 2021 and are believed to be members of crime syndicate Black Axe."
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The six will face wire fraud and money-laundry charges in the US, South African police say.
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