Members of ‘Black Axe’ cybercriminal group extradited from South Africa
Five alleged Black Axe members extradited from South Africa face US charges over romance scams defrauding more than 100 victims.
Five alleged members of the Black Axe cybercriminal organization were extradited from South Africa and will make their first US court appearance Monday. Prosecutors unsealed a 2021 indictment accusing them of running romance scams that stole thousands of dollars from more than 100 people. Named defendants include Perry Osagiede and Franklyn Edosa Osagiede.
- Five Black Axe suspects extradited from South Africa to face US charges
- 2021 indictment unsealed alleging romance scams against 100+ victims
- First court appearance scheduled for Monday
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Jonathan Greig reports: Five alleged members of the Black Axe cybercriminal organization will make their first court appearance on Monday after being extradited from South Africa. Prosecutors unsealed a 2021 indictment accusing the five men of conducting lucrative romance scams that stole thousands of dollars from more than 100 people. Perry Osagiede, Franklyn Edosa Osagiede,...
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