A 30-year-old Nigerian man has pleaded guilty in the United States to charges of conspiracy to commit wire fraud and money laundering.

The suspect, who was arrested in South Africa where he lived at the time of the crime, was extradited to the U.S. to face trial.

He is the last of three defendants to admit guilt in connection with a business email compromise (BEC) scheme.

According to U.S. authorities, eight other defendants had earlier pleaded guilty in related cases in Maryland.

The convict faces a maximum sentence of 20 years in federal prison. His sentencing has been scheduled for November 24.

Source: DW