Authorities said one of the victims was allegedly defrauded of more than $1.5million through the scheme.
The Nigerian government has extradited an alleged cybercrime suspect, Samuel Ugberease, popularly known as “Putsammy” and “Putput,” wanted for alleged $1.5 million fraud, to the United States.
Ugberease is facing allegations of masterminding an international romance scam and wire fraud operation that reportedly swindled victims out of not less than $1.5 million.
According to the Nigeria Police Force, the extradition followed a joint operation involving INTERPOL National Central Bureau (NCB) Abuja and United States law enforcement authorities, who had been tracking the suspect over alleged fraudulent online activities linked to multiple victims in America.
Police investigations reportedly uncovered that between 2014 and 2018, Ugberease and members of his syndicate allegedly created fake identities and dating profiles to deceive women in the United States into fraudulent financial relationships.
