A Nigerian fraud suspect linked to the death of a United States citizen has forfeited about N17 million to the Federal Government following court proceedings, according to anti-corruption authorities.

The suspect was alleged to have been involved in an online scam that led to financial and emotional distress for the foreign victim, who reportedly died during the course of the incident.

Authorities said the forfeited funds were recovered as part of ongoing efforts to trace and confiscate proceeds of cybercrime activities in Nigeria.

The case is part of broader enforcement actions targeting internet fraud networks operating across borders, particularly those defrauding victims in Europe and North America.

Officials noted that the recovered assets will be handled according to legal procedures, while investigations into related suspects continue.

Security agencies have intensified operations against cybercrime, which they say continues to damage Nigeria’s international reputation.

Further legal actions are expected as prosecutors pursue additional charges connected to the case.