Jeff Joy, a Nigerian woman who has been wanted in Italy since 2010 for her involvement in a prostitution ring, has been captured and extradited to Italy from Abuja, the capital of Nigeria.
Joy has been sentenced to 13 years in prison for her crimes, which included running a prostitution ring and trafficking women to Italy, Spain, and the Netherlands, where they were forced into prostitution through violence and threats.
According to Italian investigators in the city of Ancona, Joy played a leading role in the trafficking of women and was a prominent figure in the Nigerian mafia.
She was one of the few women on Italy’s most-wanted list, and her capture was facilitated by an international warrant issued by Italy and signed by Nigeria in 2020.
Joy’s arrest is a significant victory for Italian authorities in their fight against organized crime and human trafficking.
The extradition of Joy to Italy reinforces international cooperation between countries in the fight against transnational crime.
The extradition process was carried out in accordance with the treaty signed by Nigeria and Italy in 2020. The treaty provides a framework for the extradition of criminals between the two countries and reinforces international cooperation in the fight against organized crime.
The successful extradition of Joy to Italy is a testament to the efficacy of international cooperation in the fight against organized crime.
Joy was convicted in her absence and sentenced to 13 years in prison upon her extradition to Italy. The Italian police released a video showing Joy being flown from Abuja to Rome’s Ciampino airport, where she was taken away in a wheelchair by police.
In a statement, Vittorio Rizzi, an Italian police chief responsible for international coordination, highlighted the strategic importance of Africa in the fight against organized crime. “Africa today is a strategic location when looking for fugitives and fighting organized crime,” Rizzi said.
Jeff Joy’s capture and extradition to Italy highlights the importance of international cooperation in the fight against organized crime.
We must continue to work together to combat human trafficking and other forms of criminal activity, and say no to behavior that harms individuals and communities. By standing against crime, we can build a safer, more just society for all.