The Cape Town Magistrate’s Court has found that alleged members of the Black Axe romance scam syndicate, can be extradited to the US to face charges.
National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) spokesperson Eric Ntabazalila said the court had found that the certificate issued by the US binds the court and there was enough evidence to prosecute them.
Perry Osagiede, Enorense Izevbiege, Franklin Edosa Osagiede, Osariemen Eric Clement, Collins Owhofasa Otughwor, Musa Mudashiru, Prince Ibeabuchi Mark and Toritseju Gabriel Otubu were arrested and charged with wire fraud conspiracy, wire fraud, money laundering conspiracy and aggravated identity theft.
The State alleges that the suspects, working as a collective, would contact potential victims by email or reach out to them on social media, including online dating websites.
“Using false identities and representations, the respondents…