Why it matters
The alleged targeting of Americans makes the case relevant to people approached with online investment offers. The articles do not say how many victims were affected or whether any money was recovered.
SECURITY & DEFENSE • UNITED STATES AND AFRICA
U.S. prosecutors charge six alleged scammers in Africa-linked scheme
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A report says U.S. prosecutors charged six alleged scammers based in Africa with schemes linked to criminal networks in China and Southeast Asia. The reported scams used images of women to target Americans with fake NFT investments.
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