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HAVELSAN Targets Nigeria with Integrated Border, Coastal Security Systems
HAVELSAN is revolutionizing border and coastal security in Nigeria with its cutting-edge, integrated systems, solidifying its position as a trusted partner in the region. The Turkish systems integrator showcased its innovative solutions at AFRIDEX 2026, highlighting its existing ties with the Nigerian Army, including the supply of two 10-lane shooting systems.
Nigerian Hacker Gets 8 Years for $7 Million Tax Fraud Scheme
A Nigerian hacker has been sentenced to 8 years in prison and ordered to pay nearly $3.65 million in restitution for masterminding a $7 million tax fraud scheme that targeted victims from the safety of offshore. The perpetrator, Chukwuemeka Amachukwu, will also forfeit almost $10.85 million as part of his punishment.
US Extradites Black Axe Leaders Over Internet Fraud Schemes
The FBI cracked down on a notorious crime ring, extraditing five alleged leaders of the Black Axe organization from South Africa to face charges in a New Jersey federal court for their roles in internet fraud schemes. These individuals, accused of heading the Cape Town zone of the Neo Black Movement of Africa, are now facing justice in the US.
US Extradites Black Axe Leaders, Disrupts Global Romance Scam Network
In a major blow to international crime, the US has extradited five leaders of the notorious Black Axe gang, accused of running a global romance scam network, from South Africa to face federal charges. The extradited men, originally from Nigeria, were arrested in 2021 and will face court in New Jersey.
US Extradites Nigerians for Sextortion Linked to Teen Deaths
The FBI and DOJ have brought two Nigerian men, Adebola Festus Adekunle and Mudasiru Afeez Olawale, back to the US to face charges for their roles in a sextortion scheme that tragically led to the deaths of two young victims. This case is a stark reminder that sextortion is a heinous crime that the FBI is committed to stopping, no matter where the perpetrators hide.
Nigeria's Air Force Clears Leonardo M-346FA for Delivery
Nigeria's Air Force has given the green light for the delivery of the Leonardo M-346FA aircraft, confirming they've met all necessary standards. The first three of 24 ordered aircraft have successfully completed testing and been cleared for delivery.