The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has announced a reward of up to $10,000 for credible information that leads to the arrest and conviction of Nigerian national, Olumide Adebiyi Adediran.
Wanted for Multiple Fraud Offences
According to the FBI, Adediran faces charges in the United States related to bank fraud, identity document fraud, and unauthorized credit card transactions. He also violated conditions of his release while awaiting trial.
The agency confirmed that he operates under several aliases, including Kevin Olumide Adediran, Eric O. Williams, Maxo Alexandre, Olumide Adkins, and Edward N. Anderson.
Profile and Criminal Background
Adediran, born on October 11, 1968, is described as a Black male, 5 feet 11 inches tall, weighing 200 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. Authorities warn he has ties to South Florida and may be dangerous.
The FBI said that in August 2001, Adediran attempted to withdraw funds using a fraudulent check in Champaign, Illinois. He allegedly used stolen identities to open several bank and credit accounts. Before his trial in December 2001, he fled the Central District of Illinois. A federal warrant was later issued on January 2, 2002, by the U.S. District Court in Urbana, Illinois.
Reporting Information
The FBI urged the public to provide tips through its Springfield Field Office, the nearest FBI office, or any American Embassy or Consulate. Anonymous tips may also be submitted online.
Related Case: Another Nigerian Extradited
This development comes weeks after Chukwuemeka Victor Amachukwu, another Nigerian national, was extradited from France to the United States. He faces charges of computer hacking, identity theft, and wire fraud.
U.S. prosecutors allege that Amachukwu and his accomplices gained unauthorized access to tax preparation firms, using stolen data to file fraudulent returns. They sought refunds worth $8.4 million and successfully obtained at least $2.5 million.
The group also exploited the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Economic Injury Disaster Loan program, securing about $819,000 in fraudulent claims.
Amachukwu, who used aliases including Chukwuemeka Victor Eletuo and So Kwan Leung, was arrested in France through a joint effort involving the FBI, U.S. Marshals Service, the Justice Department’s Office of International Affairs, and French authorities.
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