A Maltese resident has been identified as one of the victims in a major romance scam investigation currently being handled by Nigerian authorities.The Nigeria Police Force National Cybercrime Centre confirmed that a mother and daughter were arrested following an investigation into alleged computer fraud, identity theft and money laundering.According to investigators, the suspects allegedly used multiple Nigerian bank accounts to receive and move funds connected to the scam.Authorities said one of the victims targeted during the operation was a resident of Malta, though their identity has not been publicly disclosed.Police allege that money transferred by victims was deposited into accounts operated by 22-year-old Rokibat Oluwasheyi Imoru before later being moved into another account belonging to her mother, Urowhe Diana.A third suspect, Emmanuel Amanfo, who police describe as the alleged mastermind behind the operation, remains at large.Nigerian authorities said investigations are still ongoing and the suspects are expected to face court proceedings once the inquiry is completed.What more should be done to tackle romance scams?Image: Nigeria Police Force – National Cybercrime Center•