Nigerian man jailed 115 months in US over $700,000 romance scam

Author: dailypost.ngPublished on: May 15, 2026Country: United States

Crime & Law

Nigerian man jailed 115 months in US over $700,000 romance scam

Charles Nnamdi Emesim, a Nigerian national, has been sentenced to 115 months in prison in the United States for his involvement in a $700,000 romance scam. This sentencing is part of ongoing judicial actions aimed at combating online fraud. U.S. authorities continue to pursue scammers operating internationally.

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