Suspected members of Nigeria-linked Black Axe crime gang arrested in Switzerland - Reuters

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Europol announced the arrest of 10 individuals, mostly of Nigerian origin, in Switzerland for involvement in romance scams and cyberfraud, causing millions in damages and money laundering.

A coordinated operation in Switzerland led to the arrest of 10 individuals, including the alleged 'Regional Head' for Southern Europe, accused of cyber-enabled fraud and money laundering.

Swiss and German police arrested 10 suspected members of the Black Axe criminal organisation, highlighting the group's global presence and involvement in various criminal activities.

Europol, with Swiss and German authorities, arrested 10 suspected members of the Black Axe crime gang in Switzerland on April 28, 2026, over romance scams, cyberfraud, and money laundering causing millions in losses.

Europol supported a Swiss operation against the Black Axe criminal organisation, resulting in 10 arrests, including the alleged regional head for Southern Europe, for cyber fraud and money laundering.