The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has identified and labelled six Nigerian nationals as “cyber’s most wanted” due to their alleged involvement in cybercrimes.
The individuals, all residing in Nigeria, have been declared international flight risks by the FBI.
The wanted suspects are:
- Felix Osilama Okpoh
- Alex Afolabi Ogunsakin
- Micheal Olorunyomi
- Richard Izuchukwu Uzhi
- Nnamdi Orson Benson
- Abiola Ayorinde Kayode
According to the FBI, the individuals are accused of being involved in various cybercrimes, including romance scams, fraudulent wire transfers, and advanced fee fraud schemes.
Micheal Olorunyomi is wanted for his alleged role in a Business Email Compromise (BEC) scheme that defrauded over 70 US businesses, resulting in losses exceeding $6 million. He is also accused of conducting romance fraud, defrauding vulnerable individuals of over $1 million.
Abiola Ayorinde Kayode is sought for his purported involvement in a BEC scheme that defrauded numerous US businesses, resulting in losses exceeding $6 million. He allegedly facilitated fraudulent wire transfers and engaged in BEC and romance frauds.
Nnamdi Orson Benson is wanted for his alleged participation in a BEC scheme with similar financial consequences. He is accused of providing bank accounts for receiving fraudulent wire transfers and participating in romance and advanced fee fraud schemes.
Richard Izuchukwu Uzhi faces allegations of participating in a BEC scheme and co-conspirators, which defrauded numerous US businesses of over $6 million. He is also accused of money laundering and collaborating with others involved in BEC schemes.
Felix Osilama Okpoh is wanted for his alleged role in a BEC scheme that defrauded numerous US businesses of over $6 million. He is accused of providing bank accounts for fraudulent wire transfers, resulting in losses exceeding $1 million.
Alex Afolabi Ogunsakin is sought for involvement in a BEC scheme that caused substantial financial losses to multiple US businesses. He is accused of providing bank accounts for fraudulent wire transfers and participating in these schemes by sending spoofed emails.
The FBI issued an urgent plea to the public, urging individuals to contact the nearest FBI office or the American embassy with information about the suspects’ whereabouts.
The agency added that it is determined to bring the six Nigerians to justice and hold them accountable for their alleged cybercrimes.
