Police extradite wanted suspected cyber fraudster to US

From Molly Kilete, Abuja
The Nigeria Police Force, through the INTERPOL National Central Bureau (NCB), Abuja, has extradited Samuel Ugberease to the United States of America to face charges bordering on online romance scam, wire fraud and other related financial crimes.
The suspect, also known as “Putsammy,” “Putput” and “Sammy,” and said to have been based in South Africa prior to his arrest, was extradited on Wednesday, May 14, 2026, following the conclusion of extradition proceedings and coordinated engagements between Nigerian and United States law enforcement authorities.
Force Public Relations Officer, DCP Anthony Placid, said investigations revealed that between 2014 and 2...