September 19, (THEWILL) – The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has labelled as international flight risks, six Nigerian nationals wanted in connection with cybercrimes.
According to the Bureau, the individuals are: Felix Osilama Okpoh, Alex Afolabi Ogunsakin, Micheal Olorunyomi, Richard Izuchukwu Uzhi, Nnamdi Orson Benson, and Abiola Ayorinde Kayode.
The FBI has described them as “cyber’s most wanted” explaining that these individuals are currently residing in Nigeria.
In an urgent plea to the public, the agency has urged people to contact the nearest FBI office or the American embassy with any information regarding their whereabouts.
The FBI said the suspects have allegedly been involved in a series of criminal activities, spanning romance scams, fraudulent wire transfers, and advanced fee fraud schemes. The details of their suspected crimes are: Micheal Olorunyomi: Wanted for his alleged role in a Business Email Compromise (BEC) scheme that defrauded over 70 US businesses, resulting in losses exceeding $6 million. He is also accused of conducting romance fraud, defrauding vulnerable individuals of over $1 million.
Abiola Ayorinde Kayode: Sought for his purported involvement in a BEC scheme that defrauded numerous US businesses, resulting in losses exceeding $6 million. He allegedly facilitated fraudulent wire transfers and engaged in BEC and romance frauds.
Nnamdi Orson Benson: Wanted for his alleged participation in a BEC scheme with similar financial consequences. He is accused of providing bank accounts for receiving fraudulent wire transfers and participating in romance and advanced fee fraud schemes.
Richard Izuchukwu Uzhi: Faces allegations of participating in a BEC scheme, along with co-conspirators, which defrauded numerous US businesses of over $6 million. He is also accused of money laundering and collaborating with others involved in BEC schemes.
Felix Osilama Okpoh: Wanted for his alleged role in a BEC scheme that defrauded numerous US businesses of over $6 million. He is accused of providing bank accounts for fraudulent wire transfers, resulting in losses exceeding $1 million.
Alex Afolabi Ogunsakin: Sought for involvement in a BEC scheme that caused substantial financial losses to multiple US businesses. He is accused of providing bank accounts for fraudulent wire transfers and participating in these schemes by sending spoofed emails.
