Nigerian man Samuel Ugberaese faces up to 40 years in US prison after extradition over alleged cross-border romance scam and money laundering charges.
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Prosecutors allege the syndicate used fake identities and emotional manipulation to defraud victims, primarily women in North Carolina, of over $1.5 million between 2014 and 2018.
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The extradition was made possible through a partnership between the Nigeria Police Force and the U.S. Department of Justice, following the conclusion of legal proceedings in Nigerian courts.
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The indictment alleges that Ugberaese used shell export businesses and a network of accounts to disguise the origin of the stolen funds.