Two pastors arrested in $50m human trafficking, fraud case
Two American pastors have been arrested on federal charges for allegedly running a $50 million human trafficking and fraud scheme. The suspects are David Taylor, 53, and Michelle Brannon, 56, both leaders of the Kingdom of God Global Church, formerly known as Joshua Media Ministries International. Taylor was picked up in Durham while Brannon was […]
Nigerian arrested for multimillion-dollar email and money laundering scheme in U.S.
A 33-year-old Nigerian man named Edikan Adiakpan has been arrested in Houston, Texas. He is accused of playing a key role in a large online fraud and money laundering operation in the United States. The U.S. Attorney, Nicholas J. Ganjei, announced his arrest on Thursday, June 26, 2025, through an official statement. Adiakpan has already […]
US court sentences Nigerian hacker to over five years for $2.5m identity theft scheme
A Nigerian man named Kingsley Utulu has been sent to prison in the United States for taking part in a large identity theft and hacking scam. He was found guilty of helping to steal over $2.5 million from the U.S. tax authorities and American citizens. His sentence is five years and three months in prison. […]
FBI arrests Nigerian ‘tech queen’ Sapphire Egemasi over alleged fraud in US
A Nigerian woman known online as a tech expert has been arrested by the FBI for allegedly being part of a big fraud operation that targeted US government agencies. Sapphire Egemasi, who was active on the tech platform Devpost, was taken into custody around April 10, 2025, in Bronx, New York. Alongside her, other people […]
Nigerian PhD student arrested over alleged $1m fraud, romance scam
A 24-year-old Nigerian student, Mercy Ojedeji, has been arrested by the FBI for running a fraud scheme that included fake school documents, romance scams, and immigration violations. Authorities say the scam was worth over $1 million. Ojedeji used fake transcripts, recommendation letters, and test results to get into a PhD Chemistry program at the University […]
FBI Detains Newly Elected Anambra LGA Chairman Over $3.3 Million Scam at US Airport
Franklin Ikechukwu Nwadialo, the newly elected chairman of Ogbaru Local Government Area (LGA) in Anambra State, Nigeria, has been arrested by the FBI upon his arrival at a Texas airport. Nwadialo is facing serious charges in connection with a $3.3 million romance scam. The U.S. Department of Justice revealed that Nwadialo, 40, is facing 14 […]
Nigerian Man Arrested by FBI Upon Arrival in the US for Multi-Million Dollar Fraud
In a significant development in the fight against pandemic-related fraud, Yomi Jones “Sabbie” Olayeye, a 40-year-old Nigerian national, was apprehended by the FBI on August 13, 2024. Olayeye was arrested upon his arrival at John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York City. His arrest marks a crucial moment in the crackdown on fraudulent claims […]