Six Nigerian nationals linked to an organized criminal network were extradited to the United States on Friday. South African police confirmed the extraditions, after the group allegedly swindled American women out of more than $6 million through online romance scams.
WHO:
South African police; six Nigerian nationals
WHAT:
Six Nigerian nationals were extradited to the United States over alleged involvement in an online romance scam network.
WHEN:
Sep 11, 2026
WHERE:
United States
WHY:
The extraditions were tied to allegations that the network swindled American women out of more than $6 million through online romance scams.
