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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Izzie Addison

Dozens of romance scammers targeting UK victims arrested in Ghana and Nigeria

Around 30 suspects were detained in the operation - (PA)

Dozens of individuals suspected of carrying out online scams, including romance fraud against people in the UK, have been detained in West Africa after a global law enforcement initiative, according to the National Crime Agency (NCA).

Around 30 suspects were detained during the action, which followed a "joint disruption week" in London hosted by the NCA that brought together over 100 officials from tech firms and police forces.

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