Six Nigerian nationals wanted in the US for alleged wire fraud and money laundering are being extradited from South Africa.
The Hawks and INTERPOL South Africa facilitated the extradition of the men, who are allegedly linked to the Black Axe organised criminal network.
They are accused of targeting more than 100 women through online romance scams, allegedly defrauding victims, including pensioners and businesspeople, of more than R100 million.
The suspects were arrested in South Africa in 2021 and are being handed over to FBI and US Secret Service officials at Cape Town International Airport.
The Hawks said the extradition highlights continued cooperation between South African law enforcement agencies and international partners in combating transnational organised crime.
It also ensures that suspects wanted in other jurisdictions are brought before the relevant courts to face due legal process.
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