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A 35-year-old Nigerian, Olamide Shanu, has pleaded guilty in the US to a $2.5m sextortion and romance fraud scheme that defrauded about 150 Americans.
- A 35-year-old Nigerian, Olamide Shanu, has pleaded guilty in the US to a $2.5m sextortion and romance fraud scheme that defrauded about 150 Americans.
Key Takeaways
- Nigerian pleads guilty to defrauding 150 Americans in $2.5m sextortion scam
- Nigeria became Africa’s fourth-largest aviation market — Premium Times Nigeria - UA.NEWS
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Total: 3 sources•Published: 1h ago•Last Updated: 8m ago
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Nigerian pleads guilty to defrauding 150 Americans in $2.5m sextortion scam
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- Left: Coverage gap: Currently unaddressed by verified outlets on this side of the spectrum.
- Center: A 35-year-old Nigerian, Olamide Shanu, has pleaded guilty in the US to a $2.5m sextortion and romance fraud scheme that defrauded about 150 Americans.
- Right: Coverage gap: Currently unaddressed by verified outlets on this side of the spectrum.
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Coverage blindspot: Reporting on this development is currently concentrated in other segments of the media landscape.
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Timeline of this story
- 1h agoUA.NEWS: Nigeria became Africa’s fourth-largest aviation market — Premium Times Nigeria - UA.NEWS
- 52m agoPunch Newspapers: A 35-year-old Nigerian, Olamide Shanu, has pleaded guilty in the US to a $2.5m sextortion and romance fraud scheme that defrauded about 150
- 14m agoLegit.ng (NG): Zacharie Boucher trains with Madagascar in Nigeria despite calls for his removal, as French identity controversy resurfaces before AFCON 202
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