West African 'romance scammers' who were 'targeting lonely British pensioners' are arrested in London-led sting

Daily Mail - Oct 13, 2026

Almost 30 alleged fraudsters were arrested in the operation which targeted suspects in countries including Ghana and Nigeria from Tuesday to Friday last week.

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