German court jails 12 members of Nigerian ‘love scam’ network (opens original article in a new tab)

A German court sentenced 12 members of a Nigerian 'love scam' network to prison terms for their role in romance fraud and money laundering activities.

• A German court jailed 12 members of a Nigerian organized crime ring for love scams and money laundering.
• The convicted individuals, aged 34-55, received prison sentences ranging from 3 years 4 months to 8.5 years.
• The network used fake identities to target victims on social media and dating apps, tricking them into transferring money for fictitious costs.