A 28-year-old Nigerian has been arrested in relation to a cybercrime ring involved in phishing, internet, romance scams and money laundering.
The suspect, identified as James Junior Aliyu was arrested at an upmarket estate in Sandton, Johannesburg, after a takedown operation.
Members from the Interpol National Crime Bureau (NCB) in Pretoria with assistance from members of the SAPS Gauteng Highway Patrol Unit raided the upmarket estate at 10:00 on Wednesday, 29 June 2022, where they effected the arrest.
His arrest came after a widespread investigation involving law enforcement authorities from South Africa (SA) and the United States of America (USA).
INTERPOL confirmed his arrest on its verified Twitter page . INTERPOL’s newly-launched Financial Crime centre IFCACC is already following up on intelligence received during the arrest.
Aliyu is accused of swindling dozens of US citizens millions in USD through email and text messages.
It was reported that Authorities in the USA, where the investigation originated have applied for his extradition.
His case will be heard at the Randburg Magistrates’ Court on 05 July 2022.
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