A Nigerian man has been sentenced to two years in prison in the United States after being found guilty of running a romance scam and money laundering scheme. According to US prosecutors, the convict tricked unsuspecting victims by pretending to be in a romantic relationship with them online and later defrauding them of large sums of money.

Investigators revealed that the fraudster not only lured victims with false promises of love but also worked with accomplices to move the stolen money through several bank accounts in an attempt to cover his tracks. The funds were eventually traced back to him, leading to his arrest and prosecution.

The court described his actions as deliberate and harmful, noting that romance scams have left many victims emotionally and financially devastated. He will serve his sentence in a US federal prison, after which further actions may follow regarding his immigration status. Authorities urged the public to remain vigilant against online scams and report suspicious activities.