‘Pregnant for 15 months’: All you need to know about Nigeria’s ‘cryptic pregnancy’ scam
A disturbing “cryptic pregnancy” scam in Nigeria preys on infertile women. Scammers posing as medical professionals administer fake treatments, leading victims to believe in phantom pregnancies. The scam culminates in the delivery of trafficked babies, purchased for exorbitant fees. Authorities are working to dismantle these operations and rescue victims.