The Nigerian Prince Strikes Again

This might be a little duplicative of another subforum here ... but it can be used as a place to post "sightings" of a scam ... without posting a defense or solution.
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The Nigerian Prince Strikes Again

Post by Slim » Mon Aug 01, 2016 10:42 am

Interpol Arrests Nigerian Accused in $60 Million Cybercrime
A Nigerian accused of scamming $60 million from companies around the world through fraudulent emails has been arrested after months of investigation, Interpol and Nigeria's anti-fraud agency said Monday.

One target paid out $15.4 million, according to a statement from Interpol.

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http://abcnews.go.com/International/wir ... e-41041086
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Re: The Nigerian Prince Strikes Again

Post by MzFish » Mon Aug 01, 2016 1:12 pm

"The ringleader of a global scamming network, identified only as a 40-year-old known as Mike, was arrested along with a 38-year-old accomplice in Nigeria's oil capital, Port Harcourt, in June, said the statement. He is on administrative bail, which implies that officers do not yet have enough evidence to charge him in court." :dblfinger:

Disturbing at best...
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