Scams and fraud

Romance scam: six suspects reportedly extradited to the US

An international case shows how organised networks can operate fake romantic profiles. The accused are presumed innocent.

Conceptual illustration: Romance scam: six suspects reportedly extradited to the US
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What is confirmed

According to The National, six Nigerian nationals were extradited to the US in an alleged romance fraud case.

The outlet reports more than 100 victims and losses in the millions; those figures relate to the reported case.

What it means

Fake profiles, long conversations and urgent money requests allow remote targeting at scale.

Extradition is a procedural step, not a conviction.

What to do

Do not send money or ID to someone known only online without independent verification.

If you paid, retain evidence, contact your bank immediately and report the accounts involved.

Check a suspicious sign

Use the related SecurCheck tool, then confirm important decisions with an official source.

Sources

  1. The National — reportage du 11 septembre 2026
  2. Cybermalveillance.gouv.fr — conseils aux victimes