The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has released the name, age, and date of birth of a Nigerian man on its wanted list over federal charges, including bank fraud and identity theft. The man, Olumide Adebiyi Adediran, was born on 11 October 1968, making him 57 years old at the time of reporting.
Details of the Federal Charges Against Adediran
According to the FBI, Adediran faces charges for "Violation of Conditions of Release (Bank Fraud; Fraud and Related Activity in Connection with Identification Documents, Authentication Features, and Information; Fraudulent Presentment and Related Unauthorized Credit Card Transactions Made by Access Device)." The charges stem from activities that began in August 2001 when he allegedly walked into a bank in Champaign, Illinois, and attempted to withdraw funds from a fraudulent cheque he had deposited.
Beyond that single incident, Adediran allegedly obtained the personal information of United States citizens without authorisation and used those details to open bank accounts and credit card accounts in their names. A trial in the Central District of Illinois had been scheduled to address these federal charges, but Adediran fled the district at the end of December 2001, just days before proceedings were due to begin.
Arrest Warrant Issued in 2002
On 2 January 2002, a federal arrest warrant was issued against Adediran by the United States District Court for the Central District of Illinois in Urbana, Illinois, on an additional charge of violating his conditions of release. More than two decades after the warrant was issued, the FBI continues to list Adediran as a wanted fugitive.
The FBI notes that Adediran has ties to South Florida and is urging anyone with information about his whereabouts to contact their local FBI office or the nearest American Embassy or Consulate.
Reward for Information Leading to Arrest
The FBI is offering a reward of up to $10,000 (N13,716,300) for any information leading to Adediran's arrest and conviction. The reward is specifically for information that leads to his arrest and conviction, according to the FBI.
In related reporting, the FBI previously released a list of 13 aliases allegedly used by Adediran. Additionally, Legit.ng previously reported on three Nigerian nationals accused of orchestrating a massive Business Email Compromise scheme that defrauded over 70 businesses in the United States, with combined losses exceeding $6 million. These individuals allegedly targeted vulnerable populations, showcasing a disturbing trend in fraudulent activities that transcends borders.
