A Nigerian romance scammer was found guilty by a federal jury of laundering more than $120,000 from a Triangle area man, officials announced Wednesday. Saheed Sunday Owolabi, 34, was convicted Oct. 16 ...

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A Nigerian romance scammer was found guilty last month of money laundering. His victims include a Triangle area man trying to buy a home in Apex. A federal jury convicted a Nigerian man of laundering ...

A Nigerian romance scammer was found guilty last month of money laundering. His victims include a Triangle area man trying to buy a home in Apex. AI-generated summary reviewed by our newsroom. Read ...