Abdul Olatunji Samson, a Nigerian national, has been sentenced to 20 years in prison by the Specialised Commercial Crime Court in Palm Ridge, South Africa. He was convicted for his involvement in a transnational cyber fraud scheme that defrauded an American homebuyer of over R3.2 million (approximately $180,000). The court's decision highlights the ongoing issue of international fraud, particularly targeting individuals through sophisticated scams. In related cases, Charles Uchenna Nwadavid, also from Nigeria, faces a potential 40-year sentence in the U.S. for allegedly stealing more than $2.5 million from victims through romance scams. These cases reflect a broader trend of increasing scrutiny and legal action against fraudulent activities, especially those involving cross-border elements.