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Nigeria handed over an alleged romance scam kingpin to the US in a $1.5 million fraud case

Nigerian police have extradited suspected cyber fraudster, Samuel Ugberease, known by pseudonyms including “Putsammy,” “Putput,” and “Sammy,” to the United States to face charges for alleged involvement in online romance fraud, wire fraud, and money laundering. The suspect was extradited on Wednesday, May 14, 2026, after Nigerian authorities completed legal proceedings and coordinated security operations with law enforcement agencies in …

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