ATLANTA – Ivie Shevon Sajere has been sentenced for her role in a conspiracy that defrauded the Social Security Administration (“SSA”) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (“FEMA”) out of …
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Department of Justice Press Releases
Nigerian Man Extradited to the United States from the United Kingdom to Face Multiple Fraud and Money Laundering Charges in Bismarck, ND
by DOJ Pressby DOJ PressBISMARCK: Interim United States Attorney Nicholas W. Chase announced, that on April 11, 2022, Kolawole Bamidele Akande, a/k/a Patric Elis Ferguson, a/k/a David Louis Wallace, a/ka/ Ramos Joseph Hogan made …
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Nigerian “Prince” Sentenced for Federal Fraud Violations
by DOJ Pressby DOJ PressSHERMAN, Texas – A Nigerian man has been sentenced to federal prison for federal fraud violations in the Eastern District of Texas, announced U.S. Attorney Brit Featherston today. Sobanke Idris …
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By Toby Sterling THE HAGUE – A Dutch court on Wednesday rejected a suit against Shell brought by four widows of activists who were executed by the Nigerian government in …
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Department of Justice Press Releases
Nigerian National Sentenced to Prison for Role in Romance Fraud Scheme
by DOJ Pressby DOJ PressHUNTINGTON, W.Va. – Augustine Amechi, 24, a Nigerian national, was sentenced today to one year and a day in federal prison for receipt of stolen money. Amechi pleaded guilty to …
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Nigerian National Sentenced to Over Four Years in Federal Prison for Mail Fraud Conspiracy Resulting in the Loss of More Than $500,000
by DOJ Pressby DOJ PressBaltimore, Maryland – U.S. District Judge Catherine C. Blake sentenced Samson A. Oguntuyi, age 29, of Atlanta, Georgia, yesterday to 54 months in federal prison followed by three years of …
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Nigerian National Pleads Guilty To Participating In Scheme To Conduct Cyber Intrusions To Steal Payroll Deposits
by DOJ Pressby DOJ PressDamian Williams, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced that CHARLES ONUS pled guilty to computer fraud in connection with a scheme to conduct cyber …
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Department of Justice Press Releases
Nigerian Citizen Sentenced to Over 13 Years in Prison for Sweepstakes Scheme
by DOJ Pressby DOJ PressAUSTIN – A Nigerian citizen and resident of Canada was sentenced today to nearly 14 years in prison for his role in a fraudulent “sweepstakes” scheme with a loss in …
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Department of Justice Press Releases
Nigerian National Pleads Guilty to Role in Online Scams
by DOJ Pressby DOJ PressBOSTON – A Nigerian national residing in Dorchester pleaded guilty today in federal court in Boston to his role in online romance scams targeting individuals in the United States. Mike …
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LAGOS – Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, has restricted the personal accounts of 281 Nigerian users, citing a need to comply with international money laundering laws, its CEO said. …
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Department of Justice Press Releases
Huntington Woman Pleads Guilty to Role in Nigerian Fraud Scheme
by DOJ Pressby DOJ PressHUNTINGTON, W.Va. — A Huntington woman pleaded guilty today in connection with her role as a money mule in a Nigerian fraud scheme that scammed money from individuals, many of …
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Department of Justice Press Releases
Nigerian National Pleads Guilty to Role in Fraud and Money Laundering Scheme
by DOJ Pressby DOJ PressHUNTINGTON, W.Va. – A Nigerian national who was indicted in April 2021 in connection with a large fraud and money laundering scheme pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit money laundering. …
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Department of Justice Press Releases
Nigerian Sentenced for Federal Fraud Violations in the Eastern District of Texas
by DOJ Pressby DOJ PressSHERMAN, Texas – A Nigerian man has been sentenced to federal prison for fraud violations in the Eastern District of Texas, announced U.S. Attorney Brit Featherston today. Shalom Olumide Ayotunde, 39, …
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Department of Justice Press Releases
Nigerian National Pleads Guilty to Role in Romance Fraud Scheme
by DOJ Pressby DOJ PressHUNTINGTON, W.Va. – A Nigerian national who was indicted in April 2021 in connection with a large fraud scheme pleaded guilty to receipt of stolen money. According to court documents …
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Department of Justice Press Releases
Nigerian Man Sentenced To 87 Months’ Imprisonment For Laundering $1.89 Million In Fraud Proceeds
by DOJ Pressby DOJ PressWILLIAMSPORT- The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced that Jabin Godspower Okpako, age 36, was sentenced on November 23, 2021, to 87 months’ imprisonment by …
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Nigerian Email Scammers Sentenced to Combined 22+ Years in Federal Prison
by DOJ Pressby DOJ PressTwo Nigerian fraudsters arrested in DOJ’s Operation reWired have been sentenced to a combined 22 ½ years in federal prison, announced acting U.S. Attorney Chad E. Meacham. Opeyemi Abidemi Adeoso, …
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Department of Justice Press Releases
Nigerian National Indicted in Connection with Romance Schemes
by DOJ Pressby DOJ PressBOSTON – A Nigerian national residing in Canton was indicted today by a federal grand jury for his role in a wire and bank fraud conspiracy involving romance scams targeting …