NIGERIAN MAKES U.S MOST WANTED LIST OVER $1M FRAUD. (PHOTO).

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 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...

POLICE ARREST 6 SUSPECTS WHO KIDNAPPED A 400 LEVEL STUDENT OF SLT BAUCHI. (VIDEO/PHOTO).#PRESS RELEASE.



 PRESS RELEASE  22 June 2023.


The Editors,


CRIME BULLETIN


 CRIMINAL CONSPIRACY, ROBBERY AND KIDNAPPING


Based on inter-agency collaboration towards implementing constitutional mandates of the Police as a leading Agency in maintaining internal security, six (6) suspects were handed over to the command by operatives attached to the 133 SF Battalion based in Azare, Bauchi state.

The suspects kidnapped one Ojo Tobi David ‘m’ age 23yrs old a 400 Level student of SLT Bauchi State University, Gadau (BASUG) from Federal Low Cost of Azare town, Bauchi State. After kidnapping the victim, the suspects snatched a Toyota Camry 2010 with Reg No.KYW-925-SB belonging to one Amaechi Ikechukwu of the same address was forcefully collected and took their victim inside swiftly heading to Misau Road Azare. 


On receipt of the distress call, the soldiers stationed at Azare/Misau military checkpoint responded immediately and intercepted the stolen vehicle alongside the suspects, meanwhile, the victim was rescued unhurt.


Suspects arrested.

Hassan Mohammed 'm' aged 27yrs of Chilankori Azare town.

Abdul Karim Gobir 'm' aged 21yrs a 300 level student of Human physiology Basug.

Ibrahim Yusuf 'm' aged 23yrs a 400 level student of physiology BASUG.

Peter Femi 'm' aged 28yrs of Turum area Bauchi.

Samuel Abimbola 'm' aged 23yrs of Turum area Bauchi. 


Consequently, the following items were found in their possession which includes;


Four (4) iPhones 

Four (4) Android Phones 

One (1) Tecno keypad phone 

One (1) Power Bank 

Two (2) chargers 

One (1) FCMB Bank ATM card 

One (1) Zenith Bank ATM card 

Two (2) bunch of keys 

Three (3) vehicle ticket 

Three bags 

A Toyota Camry with reg no. KYW 925 SB.

Assorted charms 


However, one of the suspects Damilola James M of Turum area of Bauchi fell while trying to escape. He was taken to Federal Medical Center (FMC) Azare for immediate medical attention but was certified dead by a medical doctor.


A preliminary investigation at Divisional Police Headquarters Azare indicates that the crux of the matter was a result of a misunderstanding over the sharing of 3800 US Dollars obtained in the Yahoo transaction.

Watch video below. 

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