Three plead guilty in $9m romance fraud scam targeting elderly Americans

• Three individuals pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud.
• The scam targeted elderly people across 25 US states and Europe.
• The scammers lured victims into romantic relationships before persuading them to transfer money.
• The scam involved a total of $9 million in fraudulent activities.
• The US attorney’s office in the northern district of Ohio announced the guilty pleas.