Spokesperson for the US Attorney’s Office for the Central District of California, THOM MROZEK, confirmed that more than a dozen individuals had been arrested during raids on Thursday, mostly in the Los Angeles area.
The spokesperson said most of the individuals alleged to be involved in the scheme are based in Nigeria.
The report noted that though it was not immediately known if the Nigerians would be extradited to the US, a treaty exists between the two nations, making extraditions possible.
US Attorney, NICOLA HANNA, said the case was part of an ongoing effort to protect citizens and businesses from email scams.
