FBI Hunts Nigerian Fugitive Accused of Bank Fraud and ID Theft, Offers $10,000 Reward
- The FBI has issued a $10,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of Olumide Adebiyi Adediran
- Adediran is wanted for violating release conditions after allegedly committing bank and identity fraud in Illinois
- A federal warrant was issued in January 2002 after he fled shortly before his trial was due to begin
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has announced a reward of up to $10,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of Olumide Adebiyi Adediran, who remains wanted for Violation of Conditions of Release.
The agency made the appeal public via its official X account on 24 September.
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Bank fraud and identity theft allegations
According to the FBI, Adediran allegedly committed multiple financial crimes in 2001, including Bank Fraud, Identification Document Fraud, and Credit Card Fraud.
In August of that year, he reportedly entered a bank in Champaign, Illinois, and attempted to withdraw funds from a deposited fraudulent cheque.
He is also accused of using stolen personal information belonging to United States citizens to open bank and charge accounts.
The FBI stated:
“Olumide Adebiyi Adediran is wanted for Violation of Conditions of Release. In August of 2001, Adediran allegedly entered a bank in Champaign, Illinois, and attempted to retrieve funds from a deposited fraudulent check. He also allegedly used stolen information of United States citizens to open bank and charge accounts.”
Flight from justice and federal warrant
Adediran fled the Central District of Illinois at the end of December 2001, shortly before his federal trial was scheduled to begin.
On 2 January 2002, a federal arrest warrant was issued in the United States District Court, Central District of Illinois, Urbana, Illinois, after he was formally charged with violating the conditions of his release.
The FBI reiterated its appeal for public assistance, stating, “The FBI offers a reward of up to $10,000 for info leading to the arrest and conviction of Olumide Adebiyi Adediran, wanted for Violation of Conditions of Release.”
Authorities continue to urge anyone with relevant information to come forward, emphasising the importance of public cooperation in locating the fugitive.
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What is FBI?
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is the principal federal law enforcement agency of the United States, operating under the Department of Justice.
Established in 1908, it investigates and enforces laws related to national security, cybercrime, terrorism, organised crime, white-collar offences, and civil rights violations.
The FBI also provides support to other law enforcement agencies through intelligence sharing and forensic analysis. Headquartered in Washington, D.C., it maintains field offices across the country and abroad.
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FBI extradites club owner to United States
Legit.ng earlier reported that the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), in collaboration with the U.S. Department of Justice, has announced the extradition of Ghanaian football club owner, Kofi Boat (real name Isaac Oduro Boateng) and two associates over an alleged $100 million fraud case.
The accused persons were extradited to the United States to stand trial after extensive cooperation between law enforcement agencies in Ghana and the U.S.
According to the indictment from the Justice Department, Boat, alongside Insuah Ahmed (alias Pascal) and Derrick Van Yeboah (alias Van), was identified as a key member of a criminal network known as “The Enterprise.”
Source: Legit.ng
