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...

RABID BEAVER ATTACKS CHILD AND OTHERS AT NEW JERSEY LAKE, HEALTH OFFICIALS SAY. (PHOTO).


 Rabid beaver attacks child and others at New Jersey lake, health officials say


A beaver that attacked multiple people, including an 8-year-old boy, at a New Jersey lake over the weekend has tested positive for rabies, local health officials said.

The incident happened Sunday at Lake Henry in Bergen County, where officials say the animal came into contact with several individuals. The Mahwah Health Department urged anyone who may have been bitten or otherwise exposed to the beaver to seek immediate medical attention.

Authorities said at least one child was bitten during the encounter. The young boy was fishing along the shoreline at Continental Soldiers Park around 6 p.m. when the beaver reportedly came out of the water and charged at him.

Local officials said all people exposed to the animal are receiving preventive rabies treatment and are recovering.

Animal control later captured the beaver, which showed signs of illness. Rabies testing requires examination of brain tissue, meaning animals must be euthanized for confirmation.

Rabies is a viral disease that affects the nervous system and is typically spread through bites or saliva from infected animals. Once symptoms begin, the disease is almost always fatal unless treatment is given quickly after exposure.

Beavers are known to be territorial and may aggressively defend their environment, according to wildlife experts.

Mahwah Township is located about 30 miles north of New York City.


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