Names Of 24 Nigerians Arrested In Atlanta For Internet Scam and Money Laundering

Date: 15-03-2020 3:57 pm (4 years ago) | Author: Daniel Bosai
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The FBI and other US Federal agents have arrested twenty-four individuals, among them Nigerians, for their involvement in a large-scale fraud and money laundering operation that targeted citizens, corporations, and financial institutions throughout the United States.

Two of the Nigerians, Afeez Olaide Adeniran and Blessing Ojo face a separate charge of wire fraud. The indictment alleges that Adeniran defrauded a homebuyer of $40,000 intended for a real estate transaction.

“The indictment alleges that due to a computer intrusion and false invoicing scam, Ojo caused a media company in California to send payments totalling $89,140 to a bank account controlled by one of the defendants. In total, the victim sent $646,840, as a result of the fraud”.

Using Business email compromise schemes, romance fraud scams, and retirement account scams, among other frauds, the suspects duped numerous victims into losing more than $30 million, the Department of Justice, Northern District of Georgia announced on Friday.

The arrests followed a similar crackdown by FBI on scores of Nigerian fraudsters in California and some other parts last August.

“Fraud schemes, like the ones perpetrated and facilitated by these defendants, inflict considerable losses on citizens, companies, and the financial system,” said U.S. Attorney Byung J. “BJay” Pak.

“Some of these schemes target the elderly and often deplete the victims’ entire life savings. These arrests affirm the Department of Justice’s commitment to prosecuting those who prey on our most vulnerable citizens.”

“The FBI would like to thank our numerous federal, state and local law enforcement partners who helped make these arrests possible,” said Chris Hacker, Special Agent in Charge of FBI Atlanta. “There is no way we can make the victims of these schemes, many who have lost their life savings, whole again. Hopefully the arrests and pending prosecutions will at least give them solace that someone is being held accountable for their losses.”

According to U.S. Attorney Pak, the indictment, and other information presented in court: The defendants served as money launderers for other individuals throughout the world who conducted cyber-enabled fraud, including business email compromise schemes, romance scams, and retirement account scams, targeted at companies and individuals across the United States.

The defendants and co-conspirators facilitated BEC schemes, romance scams, and retirement account scams by receiving and distributing fraudulent funds throughout the United States and the world. Over the course of the conspiracy, the defendants and their co-conspirators laundered over $30 million in fraud proceeds. The defendants created multiple sham companies that did not have physical premises, earn legitimate income, or pay wages to employees. In turn, the defendants opened business bank accounts at multiple financial institutions to facilitate receipt of the fraudulent money. The defendants also opened personal bank accounts to receive fraudulent funds, often using false identities and victims’ identities. After funds were deposited into the defendants’ bank accounts, the money was quickly withdrawn from the accounts and circulated among the defendants.

The following individuals have been charged with money laundering conspiracy:

  • Darius Sowah Okang, a/k/a Michael J. Casey, a/k/a Richard Resser, a/k/a Thomas Vaden, a/k/a Michael Lawson, a/k/a Matthew Reddington, a/k/a Michael Little, 29, of Stone Mountain, Georgia;
  • Dominique Raquel Golden, a/k/a Desire Tamakloe, a/k/a Mellissa Moore, a/k/a Nicole Nolay, a/k/a Raquel Roberts, a/k/a Maria Henderson, a/k/a Raquel Golden, 29, of Houston, Texas;
  • Blessing Oluwatimilehin Ojo, a/k/a “Timmy,” 34, of Nigeria;
  • George Kodjo Edem Adatsi, 36, of Atlanta, Georgia;
  • Desire Elorm Tamakloe, a/k/a “Chubby,” 25, of Smyrna, Georgia;
  • Solomon Agyapong, a/k/a “Gumpe,” 31, of Marietta, Georgia;
  • Afeez Olaide Adeniran, a/k/a “Ola,” 31, of Atlanta, Georgia;
  • Francesco Benjamin, a/k/a “B-More,” 30, of Atlanta, Georgia;
  • Jonathan Kojo Agbemafle, a/k/a “Skinny,” 26, of Kansas City, Missouri;
  • Joshua Roberts, a/k/a “Onyx,” 28, of Houston, Texas;
  • Hamza Abdallah, a/k/a Reggie Lewis, 30, of McDonough, Georgia;
  • Prince Sheriff Okai, 26, of Mableton, Georgia;
  • Kelvin Prince Boateng, 24, of Atlanta, Georgia;
  • Monique Wheeler, 29, of Atlanta, Georgia;
  • Matthan Bolaji Ibidapo, a/k/a “B.J.,” 27, of Colorado Springs, Colorado;
  • Stephen Abbu Jenkins, a/k/a “Face,” a/k/a Steven Abbu Jenkins, Steven Jenkins, Steve Jenkins, 53, of Atlanta, Georgia;
  • Kahlia Andrea Siddiqui, 28, of Chamblee, Georgia;
  • Alexus Ciera Johnson, 26, of Mableton, Georgia;
  • Abubakar Sadik Ibrahim, 26, of Mableton, Georgia;
  • Emanuela Joe Joseph, 34, of Lawrenceville, Georgia;
  • Obinna Nwosu, 26, of Douglasville, Georgia;
  • Ojebe Obewu Ojebe, 27, of Atlanta, Georgia;
  • Gregory Thomas Hudson, 38, of Powder Springs, Georgia.


Darius Sowah Okang is also charged with one count of bank fraud, and one count of aggravated identity theft. The indictment alleges that Okang created a bank account in a retirement scam victim’s name, which was then used to deposit approximately $288,000 in funds fraudulently withdrawn from the victim’s retirement account.

In addition, two related cases charging additional defendants with various counts of bank fraud, aggravated identity theft, money laundering, and conspiracies to commit these offenses are currently pending in federal court in Atlanta. These defendants include:

  • Benjamin Ibukunoluwa Oye, 26, of Sandy Springs, Georgia;
  • Tyler Keon Roussell, 25, of Atlanta, Georgia;
  • Christopher Akinwande Awonuga, 27, of Fayetteville, Georgia;
  • Casey Broderick Williams, 26, of Covington, Georgia;
  • Macario Lee Nelson, a/k/a “Mac,” 24, of Atlanta, Georgia;
  • Chadrick Jamal Rhodes, 28, of Atlanta, Georgia;
  • Chadwick Osbourne Stewart, 40, of Atlanta, Georgia;
  • Oumar Bouyo Mbodj, 28, of Kennesaw, Georgia;
  • Seth Appiah Kubi, 60, of Dacula, Georgia;
  • Ahamefule Aso Odus, 27, of Atlanta, Georgia;
  • Paul Chinonso Anyanwu, 27, of Hampton, Georgia;
  • Egale Veonzell Woods, Jr., 41, of East Point, Georgia;
  • Chineda Obilom Nwakadu, 25, of McDonough, Georgia;
  • Chukwukadibia Ikechukwu Nnadozie, a/k/a “Chuka,” a/k/a Michael McCord, 27, of Fayetteville, Georgia;
  • Uchechi Chidimma Odus, a/k/a “Uche,” 23, of Atlanta, Georgia;
  • John Ifeoluwa Onimole, 27, of Powder Springs, Georgia;
  • Oluwafunmilade Onamuti, a/k/a Mathew Kelvin, 26, of Duluth, Georgia.


Members of the public are reminded that the indictments only contain charges. The defendants are presumed innocent of the charges, and it will be the government’s burden to prove each defendant’s guilt beyond a reasonable doubt at trial.

The Federal Bureau of Investigation, Department of Labor, Office of Inspector General, U.S. Secret Service, and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s Homeland Security Investigations are investigating this case.

Assistant U.S. Attorneys Kelly K. Connors, Russell Phillips, and John Ghose are prosecuting the case.


Posted: at 15-03-2020 03:57 PM (4 years ago) | Addicted Hero
- Wazubia at 15-03-2020 05:16 PM (4 years ago)
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 Shocked Shocked Shocked Shocked Shocked
BOMBOCLAAT,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,...
ABEG JAIL THEM THAT SIDE.
Posted: at 15-03-2020 05:16 PM (4 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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- smart61 at 15-03-2020 05:27 PM (4 years ago)
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65% of Nigerian fraudsters are Igbos follow by 30% of yorubas. The remaining 5% goes to the Edo's who are still learning.
Posted: at 15-03-2020 05:27 PM (4 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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- fineboy77 at 15-03-2020 05:47 PM (4 years ago)
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Quote from: smart61 on 15-03-2020 05:27 PM
65% of Nigerian fraudsters are Igbos follow by 30% of yorubas. The remaining 5% goes to the Edo's who are still learning.
2 things.....,either you are stupid or you cant read

Posted: at 15-03-2020 05:47 PM (4 years ago) | Addicted Hero
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- Doyourworst at 15-03-2020 05:54 PM (4 years ago)
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Quote from: smart61 on 15-03-2020 05:27 PM
65% of Nigerian fraudsters are Igbos follow by 30% of yorubas. The remaining 5% goes to the Edo's who are still learning.





Na goat Abi na Rat chop your Brain?Huh?Huh?Huh?Huh?. Product of a broken CONDOM. SMH.
Posted: at 15-03-2020 05:54 PM (4 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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- Osahenogae1 at 15-03-2020 06:19 PM (4 years ago)
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Quote from: Wazubia on 15-03-2020 06:19 PM
 Shocked Shocked Shocked Shocked Shocked
BOMBOCLAAT,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,...
ABEG JAIL THEM THAT SIDE.
Exactly!
Posted: at 15-03-2020 06:19 PM (4 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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- Osahenogae1 at 15-03-2020 06:19 PM (4 years ago)
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THEY SHOULD BE JAILED 4 LIFE! IDIOTS!
Posted: at 15-03-2020 06:19 PM (4 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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- module at 15-03-2020 06:32 PM (4 years ago)
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Abeg make una keep them there ooo. D population 4 hear 2 much ooo
Posted: at 15-03-2020 06:32 PM (4 years ago) | Upcoming
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- crusita at 15-03-2020 08:22 PM (4 years ago)
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That is why when they come to nig on hoildag ,they party as crazy dog so time to pay for the price.
Posted: at 15-03-2020 08:22 PM (4 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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- smart61 at 16-03-2020 07:12 AM (4 years ago)
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Quote from: fineboy77 on 15-03-2020 05:47 PM
2 things.....,either you are stupid or you cant read
: THE STUPID PERSON HERE IS YOU. IN MY COMMENTS, I ONLY MADE REFERENCE TO FRAUD CASES GENERALLY, REFERING TO THOSE TRIBES THAT ALWAYS INVOLVED.  I DID NOT MAKE ANY DIRECT REFERENCE TO THIS PARTICULAR NEWS ABOVE. MY COMMENT IS MY PERSONAL OPINION. IF YOU DON'T LIKE WHAT I COMMENT, THEN, DON'T READ IT. MUST YOU DIE?
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- smart61 at 16-03-2020 07:21 AM (4 years ago)
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Quote from: Doyourworst on 15-03-2020 05:54 PM
Quote from: smart61 on 15-03-2020 05:27 PM
65% of Nigerian fraudsters are Igbos follow by 30% of yorubas. The remaining 5% goes to the Edo's who are still learning.:





Na goat Abi na Rat chop your Brain?Huh?Huh?Huh?Huh?. Product of a broken CONDOM. SMH.
: Your problem is illiteracy and ignorance combined. Comments are personal opinions of any individuals. Make yours and I make mine. It is the right of everyone. If you hate my comments, keep going and 'waka' pass. Must you read it? Or just jump to Lagoon and die.
Posted: at 16-03-2020 07:21 AM (4 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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- Doyourworst at 16-03-2020 09:22 AM (4 years ago)
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Quote from: smart61 on 16-03-2020 07:21 AM
: Your problem is illiteracy and ignorance combined. Comments are personal opinions of any individuals. Make yours and I make mine. It is the right of everyone. If you hate my comments, keep going and 'waka' pass. Must you read it? Or just jump to Lagoon and die.






Thunder fire you there with your stupid comment. Must you comment in other to breathe?Huh?Huh??. It's your useless mother's fault. you supposed to have been flushed down the drain, you FOOL. stop vomiting shit you moronic Baboon!. It's a Warning!. Nonsense.
Posted: at 16-03-2020 09:22 AM (4 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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- jahlovesme at 16-03-2020 10:25 AM (4 years ago)
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leave them boys alone BOYs Aint Smiling
Posted: at 16-03-2020 10:25 AM (4 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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- smart61 at 16-03-2020 06:04 PM (4 years ago)
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Quote from: Doyourworst on 16-03-2020 09:22 AM
Quote from: smart61 on 16-03-2020 07:21 AM
: Your problem is illiteracy and ignorance combined. Comments are personal opinions of any individuals. Make yours and I make mine. It is the right of everyone. If you hate my comments, keep going and 'waka' pass. Must you read it? Or just jump to Lagoon and die.






Thunder fire you there with your stupid comment. Must you comment in other to breathe?Huh?Huh??. It's your useless mother's fault. you supposed to have been flushed down the drain, you FOOL. stop vomiting shit you moronic Baboon!. It's a Warning!. Nonsense. : I SAID IT. YOU AN ILLITERATE. A PRODUCT OF A BROKEN HOME. IF YOU DON'T LIKE OTHER PEOPLE,S COMMENTS, WAKA PASS OOOOO!!!!

Posted: at 16-03-2020 06:04 PM (4 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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- AlanMcLean at 14-10-2020 06:20 PM (3 years ago)
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Quote from: anonymous1989 on 14-10-2020 05:40 PM
I don't know if they are fraudsters or not, but really nowadays there appeared too many scammers and layers as someone said above. Anyway, everyone must take care of himself and his family. Some years ago our friends were subjected to phone scams when they tried to steal their money. But fortunately, they heard about such deception and prevented a fraud attempt. You can see also more information about the examples of cold calling phone scams at https://www.bustathief.com/phone-scam-telephone-fraud/. So, be careful.
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Posted: at 14-10-2020 06:20 PM (3 years ago) | Newbie
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