Nigerian Long Jump Athlete, Mercy Abire Faces 20Yr Sentence In Jail Over Money Laundering In US

Date: 04-08-2023 7:47 pm (8 months ago) | Author: onuigbo felicia
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Mercy Abire, a Nigerian long jumper, is awaiting sentencing after pleading guilty to conspiracy to commit money laundering in the United States.

This admission puts Abire at risk of a huge 20-year prison sentence, a significant development in a case that exposes an intricate web of fraudulent activities involving Nigerian athletes.

In a statement, the US Justice Department confirmed Abire’s guilty plea, saying the athlete participated in a large operation from 2018 to 2022.

Abire, along with her co-conspirators, exploited online romance scams, charity scams, and other forms of fraudulent schemes to deceive individuals and illicitly amassed funds.

The ill-gotten gains were subsequently transferred among the co-conspirators, with a substantial portion of the funds finding their way overseas.

Specifically, between November 2018 and April 2019, Abire reportedly transferred more than $100,000 to her co-conspirators using her U.S. bank account.

The indictment details a sophisticated operation demonstrating the breadth and sophistication of the fraudulent actions of the persons implicated.

In a joint statement, US Attorney Darren J. LaMarca and Federal Bureau of Investigation Special Agent in Charge Jermicha Fomby stressed the gravity of the crimes.

Abire’s sentencing is set for 30 August, according to the statement. In the case of a conviction, the final sentence will be determined by a federal district court using the United States Sentencing Guidelines and other relevant statutory criteria.

A former Nigerian U-18 long jump champion, Abire, 26, previously pursued her studies at the esteemed Louisiana State University.

Her athletic career culminated in participation in the Nigeria qualification trials for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, held at Yaba College of Technology, Lagos, in July 2019.

Abire’s case is not an isolated incident, as the Nigerian sports community finds itself embroiled in a broader legal predicament.

Other athletes, including Raymond Ekevwo, Anikeme Etim, Emmanuel Ineh, and Toluwani Adebakin, were also apprehended last year on suspicion of mail and wire fraud

Posted: at 4-08-2023 07:47 PM (8 months ago) | Addicted Hero
- gogoman at 4-08-2023 07:54 PM (8 months ago)
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Probably used as a money mole by a boyfriend or brother! and those idiots just use these girls they don't give them any big money!! why would u give her 20yrs stupid country!! in Uk na 2yrs if the money big  Roll Eyes Roll Eyes Roll Eyes
Posted: at 4-08-2023 07:54 PM (8 months ago) | Grande Master
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- darylsmith at 4-08-2023 10:08 PM (8 months ago)
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Quote from: gogoman on  4-08-2023 07:54 PM
Probably used as a money mole by a boyfriend or brother! and those idiots just use these girls they don't give them any big money!! why would u give her 20yrs stupid country!! in Uk na 2yrs if the money big  Roll Eyes Roll Eyes Roll Eyes
You think say na naija when Dey will just say, Oga na my first time, if you let me go I no go do am again.

Crime deterrents.
Anyone who is thinking of such crime will think again and go do something legit. That is what this is about
Posted: at 4-08-2023 10:08 PM (8 months ago) | Upcoming
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- nikiniki at 5-08-2023 09:46 PM (8 months ago)
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I have a story to share with you all. When I was a banker, I had a male customer that I respected so much. He lived in the old Queens Drive, Ikoyi and I worked at the Falomo roundabout area in Ikoyi. I believed he was wealthy and influential.
 I left the bank and I left the country, 10 years later he got in touch with me and I told him I now live in the US. He said that is good and he has job prospect for me and he will call at a certain time and day. I waited eagerly.
 He called on the date specified and told me to hold on while one of his boys tell me what I needed to do. From the way the 'boy' talked, they are into scamming people abroad and need someone like me with a US account to be sending the money home while I take my share.
I did not say a word through out the speech and the rich man told the boy to stop and allow me to talk, and know what I feel about it. I launched into use cases for them. I told them that, what they are doing is a huge crime and so many people like me has been jailed over stuff like that. He cut me short and said he will call me again.
 Since then, I didn't hear from him again. Moral of the story: If it feels wrong, it is wrong. If it's a secret, it is a crime. Be careful out there!
Posted: at 5-08-2023 09:46 PM (8 months ago) | Gistmaniac
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