The Black Axe, a criminal syndicate originating from Nigeria, has been implicated in fraudulent activities in Germany, leading to the arrest of eleven suspected members by German authorities. According to reports from DW, the suspects are accused of operating dating platforms where victims are deceived with promises of marriage, only to be swindled. The gang allegedly collaborated with other scammers who facilitated money transfers to Nigeria.
The crackdown, which involved raids on 19 properties across Germany, is part of the country’s efforts to combat large-scale dating scams and money laundering. This recent action follows similar arrests made in Thailand two months prior, involving Nigerian nationals allegedly involved in romance scams.
Aside from the arrests, law enforcement seized 50 sachets of cocaine and a digital balance during the operation. Additionally, Europol reported the arrest of 16 individuals in an international operation targeting Nigerian criminals engaged in various illicit activities, including drug smuggling, human trafficking, and money laundering.
The Black Axe syndicate’s activities underscore the global nature of organized crime and the challenges faced by law enforcement agencies in combating transnational criminal networks.
