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Trial against love scammers: Delmenhorster cheats over 250,000 euros!
Trial begins against 46-year-old in Oldenburg: Love scam fraud, membership in “Confraternity Black Ax” accused.
Trial against love scammers: Delmenhorster cheats over 250,000 euros!
A sensational trial begins today at the Oldenburg regional court against a 46-year-old man from Delmenhorst, who was targeted by investigators as a suspected member of the Nigerian brotherhood “Confraternity Black Ax”. The defendant is suspected of being involved in over 25 gang-related fraud cases known as “love scams”. These perfidious machinations are based on fake love relationships, which are used to persuade mostly older women to transfer money. NDR reports that an amount of at least 250,000 euros has been obtained since 2018, while the total damage to the victims is around one million euros, according to the NWZ.
The main suspect is accused of having active contact with the victims and of using bank accounts to obtain money from the injured parties. The trial is not only significant for the victims, but also highlights the wide-ranging activities behind such fraud cases. The public prosecutor accuses the defendant of also passing on account details to other fraudsters in order to carry out the fraudulent acts efficiently. Particularly perfidious: Many of the women affected were over 70 years old and were often contacted by alleged US soldiers in supposed crisis situations.
The circumstances of the trial
In addition to the 46-year-old, two other defendants - a 33-year-old woman and a 52-year-old man - are also on trial on charges of money laundering. They are also said to have provided bank accounts to process illegal payments. It is worth mentioning that both the main defendant and his colleague, both of whom have German and Nigerian citizenship, are currently in custody. A total of nine days of hearings have been scheduled for the trial, suggesting that the legal consequences could be far-reaching.
The crimes took place predominantly from Delmenhorst, and the investigation, which was launched in July 2024, is supported by both national and international authorities. Although there is a decline in known love scam cases in Lower Saxony, investigators suspect that there is a high number of unreported cases, which suggests that many more victims could be affected who may not have dared to report it.
The revelations surrounding this trial highlight the unscrupulous methods used in love scams and underscore the urgency of sensitizing potential victims about such scams. The case is being followed closely, particularly as it highlights a complex network that operates across national borders.
A detailed look at the allegations and the course of the trial is expected in the coming days, as those affected hope for a fair reckoning of their story. Society is called upon to be vigilant and to recognize the signs of such fraud early on.