Online Romance Scammers Laundering Money Through U.S. Banks
The conspirators arranged with individuals in Nigeria who assumed false identities on online dating webistes and social media platforms. Early in the relationship, they would request small gifts, such as iTunes gift cards. Then the requests would escalate from there. The victims were directed to send funds to the conspirators' bank accounts. Ten men have been indicted in the scheme. [11/15/19]


