12 on trial in Germany for romance scams linked to Nigerian mafia

NAMPA / DPA

2025-04-07

Munich (dpa) - A trial started in Munich on Monday of 12 suspected members of the Nigerian mafia, accused of love scamming victims into paying them money by feigning a romantic relationship to gain their trust. The men aged between 33 and 54 have been charged with forming a criminal organization, with the proceedings at the Munich regional court said to be the first large trial targeting the Black Axe confraternity. Among the defendants is a man......

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