United States: Five Nigerians Extradited for Romance Scam Face 100 Years in Prison

Author: Saturnin BossaPublished on: September 15, 2026Country: United States

Crime & Law

United States: Five Nigerians Extradited for Romance Scam Face 100 Years in Prison

Five Nigerians, including Perry Osagiede and Franklyn Edosa Osagiede, were extradited from South Africa to the United States and appeared before a federal court in Trenton. They are accused of orchestrating an online romance scam, convincing American women to send money under false pretenses. The charges include electronic fraud and money laundering, with potential sentences reaching 100 years in prison. The alleged offenses span from 2011 to 2021.

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