South african dating scams

Romance scam suspects rounded up in South Africa after 100 women targeted

In traditional African societies, there was nothing remotely resembling a couple going on a date, either publicly or privately, because families arranged dating and relationships to find a suitable marriage partner. Finding a partner was frequently a community-wide effort, including gift exchanges and family negotiations. In many African cultures, arranged marriages were common because they preserved social order and cultural norms. However, dating and relationships in Africa changed with the arrival of European colonisers. They introduced their cultures and values, including the concept of romantic love. Consequently, more individualistic and romantic relationships gradually replaced arranged marriages.

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The eighth suspect, Toritseju Gabriel Otubu, had his extradition inquiry separated from the others and awaits judgment on April The charges against the group include wire fraud conspiracy, money laundering conspiracy, and aggravated identity theft. The state alleges they used false identities to deceive victims into sending money to South Africa. Otubu has additionally requested the court to rule on how the principle of double criminality should be interpreted in this extradition proceeding. Hannah Johnson Hannah, an exciting journalist with over a year of media experience, writes engaging content for social and digital media. All rights reserved. This material, and other digital content on this website, may not be reproduced, published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed in whole or in part without prior express written permission from PUNCH.

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Eight suspected members of an international crime consortium have been arrested in South Africa, and accused of participating in money laundering schemes, financial fraud, and internet-based romance scams. The men, who all hail from Nigeria and are aged between 33 and 52 years old, were arrested during raids in Cape Town by the Hawks, the elite division of the South African police which targets organised crime.

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SABRIC Cautions Women to be Alert on Dating Sites and Social Media Platforms

A year-old teacher in Polokwane has been scammed of more than R, of her pension money in an alleged dating scam. The Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation Hawks has warned women about the rapid increase in dating scam incidents in Limpopo. Hawks spokesperson Lt-Col Matimba Maluleke said according to the teacher who was employed by the Limpopo education department, , she met the suspect at a shopping complex in Polokwane at the beginning of the year.

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