Nigerian sentenced to five years in US prison over $3.5 million romance scam (opens original article in a new tab)

A Nigerian man was sentenced to five years in a US prison for running a $3.5 million online romance scam that targeted vulnerable individuals, causing significant financial and emotional harm to victims.

• Nigerian national Franklin Nwadialo sentenced to five years in US prison for $3.5 million romance scam
• Nwadialo used online aliases and fake profiles to defraud elderly and vulnerable victims
• Victims lost significant assets including homes and life savings due to fabricated emergencies and financial requests
• US authorities highlight growing scrutiny of Nigerians with criminal records and immigration violations
• Judge described the scam as 'devastating' causing emotional harm beyond financial losses