Five alleged members of the Black Axe cybercriminal organization will appear in U.S. court after extradition from South Africa, facing wire fraud and money laundering charges tied to romance scams that targeted more than 100 victims. Prosecutors say the Cape Town branch, led by Perry Osagiede, used fake identities, dating sites, and social media to steal money and launder proceeds linked to scams and business email compromises. #BlackAxe #PerryOsagiede #Interpol #FBI #BeninCity
Keypoints
- Five alleged Black Axe members were extradited from South Africa to face U.S. charges.
- They are accused of running romance scams from 2011 to 2021.
- Prosecutors say the scams stole thousands of dollars from more than 100 victims.
- Black Axe leaders used fake identities, dating sites, and social media to contact victims.
- Law enforcement actions against Black Axe have continued across multiple countries.
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