A mafia cult in Nigeria took a blow as authorities arrested two members associated with the Air Lords. Interpol and the South African Police Services’ HAWKS unit. The two men arrested—aged 39 and 42—were involved in wire fraud, access device fraud, and money laundering.
Interpol and South African Police Arrest 2 Members of the Air Lords Cult for Wire Fraud and Money Laundering
Mafia cults or confraternities are organized crime groups with a religious or faith element to them and have their roots in Nigerian colleges and universities.
The Second Son of Satan, the Brotherhood of Blood, the Air Lords, and their rivals the dangerous Black Axe are two prime examples of modern confraternities in the country.
As it usually goes with these groups, things start with the intent of revolution and doing positive for society—then the lure of a lot of money and mixing in fringe religious practices changes the whole approach.
These groups have been responsible for not only financial and cyber crimes but also murders, kidnapping, theft, forgery, and human trafficking among other offenses. The two Air Lord members were arrested in Pretoria, South Africa which has become a hive for mafia cult crime in recent years.
Colonel Katlego Mogale said the following about the operation:
“The suspects will appear in court soon on charges of conspiracy to wire fraud, access device fraud, conspiracy to commit fraud and money laundering schemes as it relates to Contravention of Prevention of Organised Crime Act with the one suspect will be charged with possession of unlicensed firearm and ammunition.”
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