A Nigerian lieutenant in the notorious international Black Axe gang has been sentenced to five and a half years in prison after a special Garda investigation exposed his criminal activities in Ireland.
The Garda National Economic Crime Bureau (GNECB) successfully linked the Dublin-based gang member to organized crime through secret WhatsApp conversations and CCTV footage.
The convicted man, Sodiq Jimoh, described as highly educated, was found to have coordinated with other Black Axe members via encrypted chats.
Investigators uncovered key messages that detailed financial fraud schemes and other criminal activities.
CCTV footage further cemented the evidence, showing the suspect meeting with associates at various Dublin locations.
The investigation was part of an extensive Garda operation targeting organized crime networks operating in Ireland.
Authorities have vowed to continue their efforts to dismantle such groups and protect communities from their influence.
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