FBI Offers $10,000 Reward For Nigerian Suspect Over Alleged Bank Fraud
The FBI said he allegedly attempted to cash fraudulent cheques and used stolen identities of US citizens to open bank accounts. The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has announced a $10,000 reward for information on Nigerian fraud suspect, Olumide Adebiyi Adediran.
Adediran, 56, faces charges of bank fraud, identity document fraud, and credit card fraud linked to crimes in Illinois in 2001.“The FBI is offering a reward of up to $10,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of Olumide Adebiyi Adediran,” the agency said. The US Investigative agency said he allegedly attempted to cash fraudulent cheques and used stolen identities of US citizens to open bank accounts.
He fled the Central District of Illinois in December 2001, just before his federal trial was scheduled to begin.Arrest WarrantA federal arrest warrant was issued on January 2, 2002, after he reportedly violated the conditions of release.The FBI noted that Adediran has ties to South Florida and remains on its wanted list. He is described as 5’11” tall, weighing 200 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes.
He also goes by several aliases, including “Kevin Olumide Adediran, Eric O. Williams, Maxo Alexandre, Olumide Adkins, and Edward N. Anderson.”The FBI urged anyone with information to contact its offices or the nearest American embassy or consulate.
