The $2.7M illusion: Inside a transnational romance fraud ring | Behind the Investigation

When grieving widows across the country thought they were finding love online, they were actually being targeted by a sophisticated international fraud syndicate. In this episode of Behind the Investigation, host Anastasia Olmos sits down with Atlanta News First investigative reporter Ciara Cummings to examine the federal trial and conviction of Babajide Adio.

We explore how scammers used emotional manipulation to extract millions in cash and Bitcoin, how a Douglasville automotive business acted as a money-laundering clearinghouse for funds sent to Nigeria and China, and the warning signs every family needs to know to protect their loved ones from online financial exploitation.