FBI Nabs US Based Nigerian Over $2.8m Fraud, Revokes License Of African Shrine
LAGOS DECEMBER 6TH (NEWSRANGERS)-On Wednesday, November 20, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) arrested notorious fraudster Oluyomi Omobolanle Bombata, also known as Bobo Chicago, for scamming companies and individuals of $2.8 million in Illinois.
Authorities have also revoked the license of the African Shrine, owned by Wale Ogundana in Las Vegas, after the FBI traced funds stolen by suspected Nigerian fraudster Bobo Chicago to the entertainment venue.
The FBI discovered that Bobo Chicago, had transferred $394,000 to the African Shrine in Las Vegas, implicating owner Wale Ogundana in the investigation.
Authorities have since launched a criminal probe to determine the extent of Ogundana’s involvement, if any, with the suspect.
The Nevada state government swiftly revoked Wale Ogundana’s license to operate his nightclub, a decision that is expected to have a major financial impact, as Las Vegas is known for its vibrant nightlife, including clubs, casinos, and other entertainment venues.
Ogundana is now banned from participating in any entertainment-related businesses, including nightclubs, liquor sales, and similar activities.
Despite the gravity of the situation, Ogundana has not responded to requests for comment regarding his involvement, or lack thereof, in Chicago’s multi-million dollar fraud scheme.
The 25-year-old scammer hacked into computers, particularly emails of individuals and corporate organisations, to steal their money.
So far, the FBI has tracked $2.8 million stolen between June 2023 and October 2023.
The FBI was making efforts to fish out Bobo Chicago’s accomplices and was looking into Ogundana’s activities in Vegas.
Bobo Chicago, on his part, said he had no money to hire an attorney to fight the case.
Instead, he relied on the services of a public defender provided by Oklahoma state.
He was initially arrested in Illinois, Chicago, but got transferred to Oklahoma, where he committed the crimes and was now facing a five-count charge bordering on fraud.
Several Nigerians have been apprehended by United States (US) law enforcement for involvement in fraud, including the notorious Instagram influencer Ramon Ray ‘Hushpuppi’ Abbas and Woodberry.
Both are currently serving sentences at the Fort Dix Correctional Facility in New Jersey.
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on Dec 6 2024. Filed under International, National.
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