Suspected members of Nigeria-linked Black Axe crime gang arrested in Switzerland
Swiss authorities have arrested 10 suspected members of the Nigeria-linked Black Axe crime gang in connection with romance scams, cyberfraud, and money laundering, Europol said. The suspects, mostly of Nigerian origin, are believed to have caused millions of Swiss francs in damages. The operation was conducted with support from German police and marks part of broader international efforts against the group. Black Axe, originating as a student fraternity, has evolved into a global organized crime network.
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Suspected members of Nigeria-linked Black Axe crime gang arrested in SwitzerlandSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxPublished Apr 28, 2026, 10:12 PMUpdated Apr 28, 2026, 10:18 PMListenBRUSSELS, April 28 - Suspected members of the Nigerian-linked Black Axe crime gang have been arrested in Switzerland accused of involvement in romance scams and cyberfraud, Europol said on Tuesday.Black Axe grew out of a student fraternity in the late 1970s called the Neo Black Movement of Africa, and it has since evolved into a structured, violent criminal organisation often dealing in financial cybercrime."The suspects are accused of numerous crimes.
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