A Nigerian national, Olusegun Adejorin, has been sentenced to eight years in a United States federal prison for orchestrating a business email compromise scheme that defrauded two charitable organizations of over $7.5 million. The sentencing took place under U.S. District Judge Theodore Chuang, who imposed a total of 96 months in prison, followed by three years of supervised release.

Adejorin, 32, was convicted of multiple charges including wire fraud, aggravated identity theft, and unauthorized access to a protected computer. His criminal activities spanned from June to August 2020, during which he targeted a charity based in Maryland and another in New York. The Maryland charity provided investment services, while the New York organization fell victim to the fraudulent transactions.

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) played a crucial role in this case, extraditing Adejorin from Ghana in August 2024 to face charges in the United States. Following a six-day trial in December 2025, a federal jury found him guilty on all counts. U.S. Attorney Kelly O. Hayes and FBI Baltimore Field Office Special Agent in Charge Jimmy Paul announced the sentencing, highlighting the severity of the crime.

Evidence presented during the trial revealed that Adejorin gained unauthorized access to email accounts of employees at both charities. He impersonated these employees to initiate and approve fraudulent financial transactions. By registering spoofed domain names, he effectively posed as staff from the New York charity, requesting withdrawals of funds from the Maryland organization.

The scheme led to the transfer of more than $7.5 million from the Maryland charity to bank accounts that were not linked to the intended recipients. The U.S. Attorney's Office commended the collaborative efforts of the FBI Baltimore Field Office and various Ghanaian authorities, including the Office of the Attorney General and Ministry of Justice and the Economic and Organised Crime Office.

The Justice Department's Office of International Affairs also played a significant role in facilitating Adejorin's extradition, showcasing the international cooperation in combating cybercrime. The case was prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorneys Joshua Rosenthal and Darren Gardner, who emphasized the importance of holding individuals accountable for such fraudulent activities that exploit charitable organizations.