NIGERIAN MAKES U.S MOST WANTED LIST OVER $1M FRAUD. (PHOTO).
Nigerian makes US Most Wanted List over $1m fraud A Nigerian, Onoriode Ezewu, has been named on the United States Department of Labour’s first-ever Most Wanted List over allegations of money laundering involving fraudulent unemployment benefit claims worth more than $1m. The department’s Office of Inspector General unveiled the list on its website on Wednesday, naming 16 fugitives wanted in cases involving alleged fraud, identity theft, money laundering, labour trafficking and other offences. According to the agency, the cases collectively involve more than $55m allegedly stolen from American taxpayers. Ezewu’s profile on the department’s website identifies him as wanted for concealment money laundering and states that he is believed to be residing in Nigeria. “In January 2021, Ezewu was charged with 15 counts of concealment money laundering tied to fraudulent UI and Pandemic Unemployment Assistance claims filed using stolen identities, in a scheme exceeding $1 million that also t...
The Ohaneze Youth Parliament and Arewa Youth Parliament on April 19,2017 passed a vote of confidence in Ibrahim Magu,the acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission,EFCC,for the vif=gour he has brought to the operation of the anti-graft agency.Okonkwo Patrick,Speaker of the Ohaneze Youth Parliament,who led a team to the Abuja headquarters of the EFCC,also presented a meritorious Certificate of Credence to the EFCC boss.''The EFCC under the leadership of Ibrahim Magu has recorded tremendous achievements since he assumed office,'' he said.While assuring Magu of the group's support,he said,''the fight against corruption is not just for Magu alone,it is for each and every one off us and we believe that this fight is to secure a positive future''.According to him,''Magu has brought transparency,hard work and accountability in the affairs of the Commission''.He further stressed that ''we are going to reap the benefits of the efforts of the EFCC in ridding the country of corruption;;,He said ,'' The EFCC has not only become a watchdog,it has become a biting dog''.He also commended the Federal Government for the whistle blowing policy,noting that it is yielding positive results.Magu,while appreciating the groups,stressed that the vote of confidence passed on him and the Commission,would further goad the EFCC to remain steadfast in the discharge of its mandate.''I have always emphasized that we do not have the monopoly of knowledge to fight corruption as corruption is a crime against humanity as it affects everybody,so we need to effectively tackle corruption,'' he said.He used the medium to call for more support from Nigerians,stressing that ''we must all united together against the evil called corruption as that is the only way we can ensure,at least the protection of the future of our children and our younger ones''.Magu emphasized that the EFCC remained committed to fighting corruption and ensuring a better Nigeria.''Nobody will stop us from fighting corruption,'' he said.More photos below.
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