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...

NICK REINER PLEADS NOT GUILTY TO PARENTS’ MURDER CHARGES. (PHOTO).


 Nick Reiner pleads not guilty to parents’ murder charges


 Over two months after the stabbing deaths of Rob and Michelle Reiner, their youngest son, Nick Reiner, entered a not guilty plea Monday to two counts of first-degree murder. Facing either life in prison or the death penalty under “special circumstances” charges, Reiner appeared in Los Angeles County Superior Court before Judge Theresa McGonigle. Wearing a jumpsuit and with his head shaved, he spoke only to acknowledge his next court date of April 29. Bail was again denied during the brief hearing, which lasted less than 10 minutes.

The 32-year-old, who has a history of addiction and mental health struggles, was arrested hours after his parents’ bodies were found in their West LA home on December 14. Represented by the Public Defenders’ Office after his private attorney withdrew in January, this marked Reiner’s third court appearance since the tragedy. The courtroom at the Clara Shortridge Foltz Criminal Justice Center was filled with media, onlookers, prosecutors, and defense representatives, while crowds of journalists gathered outside. Rob and Michelle Reiner were found dead from multiple sharp force injuries on the first night of Hanukkah last year, just hours before they were scheduled to have dinner with Barack and Michelle Obama. Prosecutors have indicated they will consult with the family regarding the potential pursuit of the death penalty, though family members have reportedly expressed that they do not want that path taken against Nick.


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