FBI Announces ₦14m Bounty for Nigerian Man Wanted Over Fraud Charges

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has issued a bounty of $10,000 (around ₦14 million) for information that could lead to the arrest of Olumide Adebiyi Adediran, a Nigerian national who has evaded U.S. authorities for more than two decades.

Adediran, who vanished in December 2001 before standing trial in Illinois, is accused of masterminding a string of fraudulent activities including bank scams, credit card fraud, and the use of fake identification documents.

According to the FBI, he was due in court for multiple financial crime charges but disappeared after being released on bail. A federal warrant was later issued on January 2, 2002, when he failed to appear.

The Bureau explained that Adediran allegedly tried to cash a fraudulent check at a bank in Champaign, Illinois, and had been using stolen personal data to open bank and credit accounts in the names of unsuspecting citizens.

In a statement shared on its official X (Twitter) account, the FBI stressed: “We are offering up to $10,000 for credible tips that will result in his arrest and conviction.”

For now, Adediran remains a wanted fugitive. The reward underscores the seriousness with which U.S. authorities view financial crimes that cross borders and affect citizens worldwide.

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