The United States Attorney for the District of Nebraska, Joe Kelly and Special Agent in Charge of the FBI Omaha field office, Kristi Johnson have announced the unsealing of indictments charging six Nigerian nationals for their involvement in internet fraud.
A statement issued by the United States Embassy In Abuja Wednesday stated that the schemes involved individuals and businesses victims in sophisticated cybercrimes involving electronic transfer payments or automated clearinghouse transfers.
The Nigerian nationals charged and still at large are: Richard Uzuh; Micheal Olorunyomi; Alex Ogunshakin; Felix Okpoh; Abiola Kayode and Nnamdi Benson.
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Two related defendants have entered guilty pleas. Adewale Aniyeloye was sentenced in the District of Nebraska to 96 months in prison for wire fraud.
Onome Ijomone received a 60-month sentence for conspiracy to commit wire fraud.
This case was investigated by the FBI. The law enforcement actions taken related to these prosecutions were assisted by the efforts of law enforcement counterparts from Nigeria. The Department of Justice and the FBI wish to thank their partners in Nigeria, particularly the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, the Federal Ministry of Justice, and National Central Bureau, Abuja – INTERPOL
