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A closer look at the leadership, methods and money trail of the alleged Black Axe cell that operated from Cape Town and targeted victims in the United States.
Sep 20, 2026 · 5 min
Six Nigerian nationals linked to the Black Axe network have been extradited from South Africa to the United States over a decade-long romance scam and money laundering operation that cost victims more than R100 million.
Sep 12, 2026 · 6 min
Interpol’s Operation Serengeti marked a groundbreaking achievement in combating cybercrime across Africa. Conducted between September and October 2024, the operation spanned 19 African nations and led to the arrest of 1,006 suspects involved in ransomware attacks, business email compromises (BEC), digital extortion, online scams, and other forms of cybercrime. Over 134,000 malicious infrastructure
Dec 2, 2024 · 1 min
A 40-year-old Nigerian national was detained upon arriving at a Texas airport due to an indictment filed in the Western District of Washington. The defendant, Franklin Ikechukwu Nwadialo, was charged in December 2023 with 14 counts of wire fraud linked to a romance scam. He was arrested while travelling from Nigeria and will be taken […]
Nov 10, 2024 · 2 min
This blog post explores the fascinating and complex history of cybercrime, tracing its roots from the earliest forms of digital manipulation to the emergence of sophisticated schemes like the notorious 419 advance fee fraud in Nigeria. We will delve into the rise of the internet and globalization, investigate the socioeconomic factors that fueled the growth […]
Sep 12, 2024 · 6 min
Judge Nolan said the victim fell for the ‘collective charm’ of the men and that he must punish their behaviour
Jul 31, 2022 · 4 min
In Sandton, Interpol South Africa has detained a 28-year-old Nigerian man who is thought to be a member of a cybercrime ring that engages in money laundering, phishing, and other online crimes. Following a takedown operation, Mr James Junior Aliyu was detained at a posh estate in Sandton, Johannesburg, earlier this week. On Wednesday, June […]
Jul 2, 2022 · 1 min
