6 Nigerians being extradited to US for swindling women out of $6M in romance scams

Six Nigerian nationals allegedly ran an organized romance scam that defrauded American women of over $6 million. The scammers operated online, posing as romantic interests to trick victims into sending money. South African police have arrested them, and they are being extradited to the United States to face charges.

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Ran by 5 outlets across the spectrum· NJ.com / Star-Ledger, Cleveland Plain Dealer

NJ.com / Star-LedgerLean Left· 18d ago

6 Nigerians extradited to US for conning women out of $6M

Cleveland Plain DealerLean Left· 18d ago

6 Nigerians extradited to US for conning women out of $6M

Philadelphia InquirerLean Left· 18d ago· ran in 4 outlets

6 Nigerians being extradited to US for swindling women out of $6M in romance scams

Ran by 6 outlets across the spectrum· The Boston Globe, Philadelphia Inquirer, +1 more

The Boston GlobeLean Left· 18d ago

US to extradite 6 Nigerians from South Africa for swindling American women of $6m in romance scam

Philadelphia InquirerLean Left· 18d ago

US to extradite 6 Nigerians from South Africa for swindling American women of $6M in romance scam

Bangor Daily NewsLean Left· 18d ago

US to extradite 6 Nigerians from South Africa for swindling American women of $6M in romance scam

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The OregonianCenter· 18d ago· ran in 5 outlets

6 Nigerians extradited to US for conning women out of $6M

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WTOP Washington DCCenter· 18d ago

6 Nigerians being extradited to US for swindling women out of $6M in romance scams

WFMZ AllentownCenter· 18d ago

6 Nigerians being extradited to US for swindling women out of $6M in romance scams

WKBN YoungstownCenter· 18d ago

6 Nigerians being extradited to US for swindling women out of $6M in romance scams

CBS NewsCenter· 18d ago

Suspects in $6 million romance scam targeting women extradited to U.S.

KTLA Los AngelesCenter· 18d ago

Six Nigerian nationals extradited in $6M U.S. romance scam case

Ran by 6 outlets across the spectrum· WCBD News 2, WFMZ Allentown

WCBD News 2Center· 18d ago

US to extradite 6 Nigerians from South Africa for swindling American women of $6M in romance scam

WFMZ AllentownCenter· 18d ago

US to extradite 6 Nigerians from South Africa for swindling American women of $6M in romance scam

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Revolver NewsRight· 17d ago· ran in 2 outlets

Six Nigerians to be extradited to US for swindling women out of $6 million in romance scams…

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AL.comLean Right· 18d ago

6 Nigerians extradited to US for conning women out of $6M

MLiveLean Right· 18d ago

6 Nigerians extradited to US for conning women out of $6M

MyNorthwestLean Right· 18d ago· ran in 6 outlets

US to extradite 6 Nigerians from South Africa for swindling American women of $6M in romance scam

Just the NewsLean Right· 18d ago· ran in 2 outlets

Six Nigerians to be extradited to US for swindling women out of $6 million in romance scams

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The GuardianLean Left· 17d ago

Six Nigerians extradited to US over $6M online romance scam

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