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AT LAST: Accused Leaders Of Nigerian Online Romance Scams Taken Into Custody AT LAST: Accused Leaders Of Nigerian Online Romance Scams Taken Into Custody
AT Last: Accused Leaders Of Nigerian Online Romance Scams Taken Into Custody Several accused leaders of a Nigerian syndicate that victimized countless Americans through online romance scams were seized in Cape Town and will be brought to the United States to face prosecution, federal authorities said. The leaders of the Cape Town Zone of the Neo Black Movement of Africa and a co-conspirator are charged with pulling the scams on hundreds of thousands of victims -- some widowed or divorced -- for at least the past 10 years. From at least 2011 through 2021, leaders of the Mafia-styled organization -- better known as “Black Axe” -- conspired with others to con lonely Am…

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by Jerry DeMarco
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FBI 'Most Wanted' Fugitive Returned To US, Held In Bergen County Jail FBI 'Most Wanted' Fugitive Returned To US, Held In Bergen County Jail
FBI 'Most Wanted' Fugitive Returned To US, Held In Bergen County Jail Former Ramsey luxury car dealer Afzal “Bobby” Khan is now a former FBI 'Most Wanted' fugitive, as well. Khan, 37, was returned to the United States on Monday to face wire fraud charges, federal authorities said. He remained held Tuesday in the Bergen County Jail. Khan -- who has posted a host of videos and comments on his Instagram account -- said he surrendered on Jan. 21 at the U.S. Embassy in the United Arab Emirates. "Lots of love to my wife kids family and friends and thanks to all the supporters," he wrote. SEE: @realbobbykhan A federal arrest warrant was issued on Oct. 21, 2014 f…

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by Jerry DeMarco