India, Sept. 12 -- At least six Nigerian nationals linked to an organised criminal network that allegedly defrauded American women of more than $6 million through online romance scams will be extradited to the United States, South African police said.

Police said the six men are alleged to be members of the Black Axe organised criminal network and are wanted by US authorities in connection with charges of wire fraud and money laundering.

"The suspects are alleged to have targeted more than 100 women in the United States, allegedly defrauding them of more than R100 million through online romance/love scams," police said.

Among the alleged victims were pensioners and businesspeople who were reportedly targeted through sophisticated onlin...