Members of ‘Black Axe’ cybercriminal group 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.
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, Osariemen Eric Clement, Collins Owhofasa Otughwor and Musa Mudashiru are facing wire fraud and money laundering charges after running romance scams from 2011 to 2021.
Source: https://therecord.media/members-of-black-axe-cybercrime-group-extradited-south-africa
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