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FBI arrests and charges tech entrepreneur Inegbedion for $1.5 million Internet fraud, money laundering

According to the FBI in the indictment filed on May 14 in the U.S.

FBI launches urgent manhunt for Iranian secret agent accused of plotting to assassinate Trump-era officials in revenge for killing of commander of Iran's Quds Force

The FBI has asked anyone with information to contact their local FBI office or the nearest American Embassy or consulate.

FBI launches manhunt for Nigerian fraudsters who stole $60 million from top global carbon supplier

In October, The Gazette reported that the FBI contacted their Nigerian counterpart, EFCC, to track down two fugitives wanted for scamming the American healthcare system of $13 million.

JUST IN: FBI moves to arrest Nigerian man suspected of stealing ₦460m in crypto meant for Trump's inauguration

Funds laundered within hours; FBI tracks partial recoveryWithin just two hours, the stolen cryptocurrency was moved across several wallet addresses in an attempt to hide its origin.

MI5, FBI chiefs warn over China in rare joint address

Speaking to an audience of officials and business executives in Thames House, MI5 Director General Ken McCallum and FBI Director Chris Wray said the threat from Chinese spies is paramount in both countries and only continues to grow.

FBI Arrests Nigerian 'Tech Queen' Over 'Multi-Million Dollar Fraud'

A Nigerian tech enthusiast, Sapphire Egemasi, is facing a potential prison sentence of over 20 years in the United States after being arrested by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).

FBI arrests American musician who used Bot streams to generate $10M in royalties

In a news that circulated on September 5, 2024, a North Carolina musician Michael Smith was arrested by the FBI after he was indicted for garnering over $10M in royalties through BOT streams.

FBI Arrests Anambra LGA Chair Over '$3.3m Scam'

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has reportedly arrested the newly elected chairman of Ogbaru Local Government Area (LGA) in Anambra State, Franklin Ikechukwu Nwadialo, on arrival at an airport in Texas, United States.

U.S.-based Nigerian pastor arrested by FBI over multimillion-dollar internet fraud

The FBI has arrested Nigerian Pastor Edward Abiodun Oluwasanmi for allegedly conspiring with Osun monarch, Oba Joseph Oloyede, to defraud the U.S. government of $4.2 million in COVID-19 relief funds.

Nigerian monarch arrested by FBI over $4.2 million COVID-19 fraud

The case is being investigated by the FBI, Internal Revenue Service Criminal Investigation (IRS-CI), and the U.S.

FBI puts Nigerian Chidozie Collins Obasi on wanted list for allegedly defrauding New York state out of more than $30 million by selling non-existent ventilators

A Nigerian man identified as Chidozie Collins Obasi, 29, has been put on the FBI wanted list for alleged fraud.

Donald Trump slams FBI for probing whether he was really shot during assassination attempt at his rally

'FBI Director Christopher Wray told Congress yesterday that he wasn't sure if I was hit by shrapnel, glass, or a bullet (the FBI never even checked!),' he fumed.

Convicted internet fraudster forfeits N120m to FBI (photos)

Eight-six Naira, Twenty-eight Kobo) found in the bank account of a convicted fraudster, Oghenemine Agbroko to the Federal government of Nigeria through the EFCC for onward delivery to the nominal complainant, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, FBI

Donald Trump to sue US justice department for $100M over his mansion raid by FBI

The FBI carried out the Aug. 8, 2022, search at Mar-a-Lago that led to the seizure of more than 100 classified documents, according to a 37-count felony indictment later lodged against Trump by special counsel Jack Smith.

Retired US judge k!lls himself at home as FBI arrive to arrest him on corruption charges

A retired New York judge and former prosecutor allegedly shot himself to death Tuesday morning, September 24, in a shootout with FBI agents trying to bust him on bribery and corruption charges.

FBI says former President Donald Trump was the target of 'an apparent assassination attempt' as they provide details of the incident

Donald Trump was the target of ''what appears to be an attempted assassination'' at his golf club in West Palm Beach, Florida, the FBI said.

27-year-old Nigerian Pleads Guilty to Sextortion

Recall that the FBI arrested 22 Nigerians linked to financially driven sextortion operations blamed for over 20 teenage suicides in the United States since 2021.

Reward for fugitive 'Cryptoqueen' raised to $5m

"The FBI are now refocusing their efforts on the people around Dr Ruja, trying to tempt her close associates to get in touch. "$100,000 wouldn't persuade a junior member of a crime syndicate or a personal bodyguard to call the FBI's hotline