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...

ABIA STATE POLICE COMMAND ARRAIGNS CHILD ABUSE SUSPECT SECURES PROTECTIVE CUSTODY FOR VICTIM. (PHOTO). #PRESS RELEASE.


 PRESS RELEASE


ABIA STATE POLICE COMMAND ARRAIGNS CHILD ABUSE SUSPECT SECURES PROTECTIVE CUSTODY FOR VICTIM


1. Further to the earlier press release on the arrest of Mr. Uzoma Uwaeme in connection with the gruesome abuse of his 13-year-old son, the Abia State Police Command wishes to inform the public that the suspect has been charged to court.


2. Upon the conclusion of investigations at the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), the suspect was arraigned before a court of competent jurisdiction and has been remanded in correctional custody. The victim has been handed over to the Ministry of Women Affairs for proper care, rehabilitation, and continued protection.


3. The Commissioner of Police, Abia State Command, CP Wilfred Olutokunbo Afolabi, psc(+), mnips, JP, reiterates the Command’s unwavering commitment to ensuring justice for victims of abuse and holding perpetrators accountable under the law. He further emphasized that the Command will continue to work in synergy with relevant government agencies and stakeholders to safeguard the rights and welfare of children across the state.


4. Members of the public are encouraged to remain vigilant and promptly report all cases of child abuse, domestic violence, and other criminal activities to the nearest Police station.


5. The Abia State Police Command remains resolute in its duty to protect the lives, dignity, and fundamental rights of all citizens.


Signed

DSP Maureen Chioma Chinaka

LLB, anipr, MNISMA

Police Public Relations Officer

FOR: Commissioner of Police

Abia State Command

16th September 2026

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