10 Nigerians convicted in US over $125m internet fraud scheme

Ten Nigerian nationals have been convicted in the United States for their involvement in a large-scale internet fraud scheme that defrauded victims of approximately $125 million. The convicted individuals include Oluwafemi Michael Awoyemi and Emmanuel 'Omo Igbo' Okereke. The group targeted individuals and businesses in the U.S. and other countries, using compromised email accounts to send fraudulent messages. Authorities recovered nearly $1.2 million in cash and luxury items following their arrest by the FBI.