65-years-old Australian Woman held hostage by 27-years-old Nigerian lover

A 65-YEAR-OLD Australian woman was locked up inside an apartment by her 27-year-old Nigerian boyfriend and two other roommates in Seremban, China Press reported. The woman from Sydney, who had known the man via a social network website, was asked to pay A$20,000 (S$27,000) for her freedom.

Eventually, she managed to e-mail a friend in Australia, who then alerted the Australian High Commission and the police.

Police later raided the place and rescued her. The three men were detained.

She was sent to the Seremban Hospital for a medical check-up.

It was reported that she was on her third trip here after previous visits in May and August.