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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...

IGP APPOINTS CP SHOGUNLE TO HEAD SIS, CSP CHIMA OGARASHI AS FORCE MARINE OFFICER. (PHOTO). #PRESS RELEASE.


 PRESS RELEASE

INTERNAL SECURITY: IGP APPOINTS CP SHOGUNLE TO HEAD SIS, CSP CHIMA OGARASHI AS Force Marine Officer


As Police Enhance Waterways Security, Set to Unveil New Gunboats


In a strategic move aimed at bolstering internal security and swifter responses to violent crimes, the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, Ph.D., NPM., has appointed Commissioner of Police, CP Abayomi Shogunle to head the Special Intervention Squad (SIS); Elections Planning, Monitoring & Evaluation; and Safe School Protection Squad. Also, as part of the IGP’s initiatives to improve security and combat crime along our inland waterways, the IGP has appointed CSP Chima Ogarashi as the new Force Marine Officer (FMO).


The new SIS head, CP Shogunle, is a highly experienced officer in the department of operations, Public Relations, and certified in several other various capacities. He will lead the SIS in addressing various security challenges and also serve efficiently as the head of Elections Planning, Monitoring & Evaluation, and the Safe School Protection Squad. CSP Chima Ogarashi, taking on the role of FMO, will oversee one of the critical sections of the Force with his experience in maritime security and policing and enforcement of maritime laws.


These key appointments came at a crucial time as the Force is set to unveil 25 newly acquired gunboats and initiatives moves to acquire more maritime safety equipment aimed at improving security operations on our waterways across the country. This strategic asset acquisition is a proactive approach of the Nigeria Police to ensuring the safety of lives and property, as well as fostering confidence in maritime safety. 


The Inspector-General of Police reassures members of the public of the Police Force's commitment to responding effectively to any security threats. The Force remains steadfast in its mission to create a safe and more secure environment for all citizens.


ACP OLUMUYIWA ADEJOBI, mnipr, mipra, fCAI

FORCE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER

FORCE HEADQUARTERS,

ABUJA.


7TH FEBRUARY 2025

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