German police arrested 11 Black Axe gang members, Nigerians living in Germany, focusing on dating scams and money laundering, part of their criminal activities worldwide.
The gang camouflages their criminal activities under charity, with an estimated 30,000 members globally, influencing Nigerian politics and public administration.
Fraudsters from the gang used fake identities on social networks promising marriage to victims, transferring money to Nigeria via financial agents, leading to significant losses in Bavaria.
Police described the fraud schemes as a 'modern form of marriage fraud,' with victims in Germany losing 5.3 million euros in 2023 to dating scams.
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