One man has been arrested and four others are wanted by police after they allegedly conned victims out of millions of dollars in online romance scams, officials say.

A Canada-wide warrant has been issued by Saskatchewan RCMP for the arrest of Kelvin Awani, 24, Jonah Eigbuluese, 22, Joshua Ometie, 25 and Clinton Newton, 27.

The four men, along with Austin Newton, 28, are accused of defrauding victims of over $2 million through online romance scams over the past two years.

Police say the five men were living in Regina during the time. Austin Newton was arrested in January, but the other four suspects could be anywhere in Canada, police say.

The warrants were issued following an 18-month investigation by federal RCMP officers that involved a series of surveillance operations, numerous interviews and the investigation of over 50 Canadian bank accounts.

“Police determined the five individuals have ties to what is believed to be a larger international criminal organization involved in the long-term running of online romance scams,” said the Saskatchewan RCMP in a press release.

Police say they were “struck by the apparent authenticity of these online romances” and the time devoted by the suspects to the people they victimized.

Austin Newton, who faces numerous fraud-related charges, is scheduled to make his next appearance at Regina provincial court on April 21.

Anyone with information is asked to contact RCMP at (306) 310-7267, their local police department or Crime Stoppers at 1 (800) 222-8477.

Mjpem23:



Na only ipob people

khiaa:
It's always Nigerians. They aren't even good looking.

Hoodbilonia:
Canada would soon ban naija from coming to their country. Even though i do fraud. But i still get good heart. Last last na benz

RuudVanNisteroy:

RuudVanNisteroy:

What does looks have to do with anything

Comedian2019:
Zoo jungle people

khiaa:


In case you didn't know, people are attracted to others looks.

Hoodbilonia:
Canada would soon ban naija from coming to their country. Even though i do fraud. But i still get good heart. Last last na benz

RuudVanNisteroy:

It is what is on the inside that matters. Looks will fade.

khiaa:


The initial attraction will be looks until you get to know the person.

Hoodbilonia:
Abegi
Go sleep

Egoveen:
All this stupid YORUBA SCAMMERS sef,dem send una go school na scam una go dey do for school,bunch of pepper devouring morons.

khiaa:
It's always Nigerians. They aren't even good looking.

entadaplace2:
@socialjustice are you the moderator here. Pls this is face news and I need it off.

ednut1:
in canada. Indians account for over 50% of the scammers but no one seems to use it against them

khiaa:


Indians aren't in every country in the world scamming people, Nigerians holds that title. Sad but true. WTF is wrong with yall?

Asquare84:
I thought Nigeria is a bad country and a shit hole as most people that travel abroad make us to believe. Oh once you're in abroad everything works well and dollars rain in the street, how come this young Nigeria are doing romance scam in Canada that is full of goodies

khiaa:


Indians aren't in every country in the world scamming people, Nigerians holds that title. Sad but true. WTF is wrong with yall?

ednut1:
what are youon about eh

Deepfeel:


You should be happy we are scamming white women not worshiping them

khiaa:


They are too freaking lazy to work, they would rather steal. Bad home training.

khiaa:

I asked about Nigerians because that's what the topic is about. Why are Nigerians scamming all over the planet?