Three Nigerians extradited to US over 'inheritance fraud scheme' | TheCable

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Three Nigerians have been extradited to the US for allegedly engaging in “multimillion-dollar inheritance fraud” targeted at elderly Americans. The suspects are Kennedy Ikponmwosa, Iheanyichukwu Jonathan Abraham and Jerry Chucks

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“Victims were told that, before they could receive their purported inheritance, they were required to send money for delivery fees, taxes, and payments to avoid questioning from government authorities,” the US DoJ said.

 

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