Romance scam: Nigerian man posing as âOil Rigâ owner arrested in Canada for defrauding women of $600,000

A 28-year-old Nigerian man, Chimezie Nwabueze, was arrested in Toronto for allegedly defrauding two women of over $600,000 through an online romance scam.
The scam involved the suspect claiming to own an oil rig in the Middle East and requesting urgent funds with promises of repayment and meeting.
Investigators believe Nwabueze is part of a larger criminal network targeting older adults on dating sites for fraud.
The suspect faces multiple charges, including fraud, laundering proceeds of crime, and participation in criminal organization activities.