Some Chinese business people had an oil rigging job that could net millions for his engineering business, but he needed money for the initial investment. Eager to help her new love interest, the widow wrote checks for tens of thousands of dollars. Olusola Olla, 50, who was found guilty of conspiracy to commit money laundering and structuring financial transactions, must serve four years in prison. The money would be transferred to other accounts after being laundered, eventually enriching many in the scheme. But the pain was devastating for those who were desperately lonely and lured by the promise of love and companionship.

Source: Washington Post September 24, 2017 18:11 UTC