Dozens arrested in UK and Nigeria romance fraud operation

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Police arrested dozens of suspected romance fraudsters and scammers as part of Operation Seraphim.

WHO: City of London Police

WHAT: Arrested dozens of suspected romance fraudsters and scammers linked to organised networks.

WHEN: May 19, 2026 at 7:56 PM ET

WHERE: Midlands, UK

WHY: Investigators uncovered organised networks of criminals operating across the UK and Nigeria, including suspected online sale of personal banking information and money laundering.

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