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Fraud by wire: US publishes names and photos of 30 Nigerians to be deported over fraud

…from Los Angeles and Houston to New York and Atlanta on charges including wire fraud, identity theft, and money launderingSeveral of those named face multiple charges, with some detained at federal correctional facilities in Mississippi, Louisiana, and PennsylvaniaPAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search feature…

Crime by nigerianewsfeed · 7 days ago · 0 comments · 12 views
Nigerian man sentenced to 8 years in U.S. prison for $7.5m charity scam

…by three years of supervised release, after he was convicted of wire fraud, aggravated identity theft and unauthorised access to a protected computer to obtain information. The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) extradited Adejorin from Ghana to the United States in August 2024 to face trial. Following a six-day tri…

Crime by nigerianewsfeed · 11 days ago · 0 comments · 34 views
Full list: US government releases 100 names and photos of missing persons in 2026

…states.The detainees face a wide range of criminal charges, including wire fraud, identity theft, drug offences, child cruelty, and weapons possession.

Politics by nigerianewsfeed · 12 days ago · 0 comments · 10 views
Nigerian man pleads guilty to cross-country unemployment insurance fraud scheme in US

…Oyewusi, of Hyattsville, Maryland, is charged with wire fraud conspiracy and aggravated identity theft in connection with the white-collar crime. This prosecution is part of the Trump Administration's Task Force to Eliminate Fraud. Kelly O. Hayes, U.S. Attorney for the District of Maryland, announced the guilty plea wi…

Jobs/Vacancies by nigerianewsfeed · 20 days ago · 0 comments · 15 views
Police warn youths against thuggery, cybercrime in Bauchi

…if you live or die?” Ahmadu also cautioned against drug abuse and cybercrime, including identity theft, hacking and online fraud, saying such activities could have serious legal and long-term consequences. He advised youths to protect their digital identities, verify information before sharing it online and report susp…

Crime by nigerianewsfeed · 21 days ago · 0 comments · 16 views
We’ll deploy everything lawful to protect JAMB’s integrity- Aina

…exploit desperate candidates and parents, engage in cybercrime, extortion, bribery or identity theft, hear me clearly: your business is in the wrong institution,” Aina declared. “We shall protect the integrity of JAMB with everything the law permits.” He assured Nigerians that the Board would deepen collaboration with…

Education by nigerianewsfeed · 1 mon ago · 0 comments · 18 views
Former Miss Universe Nigeria, Chidimma Adetshina's bid to halt deportation postponed to August as she returns to court

…was a finalist in the Miss South Africa competition, may have been involved in identity theft. Adetshina was later accepted an invitation to compete in the Miss Universe Nigeria pageant, and emerged as the winner, earning the opportunity to represent Nigeria at the global Miss Universe competition. At the 73rd Miss Uni…

world-news by nigerianewsfeed · 1 mon ago · 0 comments · 50 views
Former Miss Universe Nigeria Chidimma Adetshina appears in South African court to fight deportation (video)

…was a finalist in the Miss South Africa competition, may have been involved in identity theft. Adetshina was later accepted an invitation to compete in the Miss Universe Nigeria pageant, and emerged as the winner, earning the opportunity to represent Nigeria at the global Miss Universe competition. At the 73rd Miss Uni…

world-news by nigerianewsfeed · 1 mon ago · 0 comments · 20 views
Nigeria's new identity law turns NIMC into the country's digital trust authority

…app, which generates secure, dynamic QR codes that change periodically to prevent identity theft. Similarly, Togo gained global recognition for its digital-first identity system during the COVID-19 pandemic in April 2020, when it launched the Novissi platform. Built in collaboration with the World Bank's ID4D initiativ…

Politics by nigerianewsfeed · 2 mons ago · 0 comments · 27 views
MPB raises alarm as fraudsters target pensioners' BVN, bank details

…of processing pension benefits. The board raised concerns over what it described as an identity theft operation targeting pensioners and next of kin across the country. According to the board, fraudsters posing as pension officials and agents have been attempting to obtain sensitive information such as Bank Verificatio…

Crime by nigerianewsfeedofficial · 2 mons ago · 0 comments · 14 views
Military pensioners under siege as fraudsters hunt for BVNs, ATM details

…The Military Pension Board, MPB, has raised the alarm over what it described as an identity theft scheme targeting retirees and their next of kin, warning them against disclosing sensitive details such as Bank Verification Numbers, BVNs, National Identification Numbers, NINs, bank account information and ATM card detai…

Crime by nigerianewsfeedofficial · 2 mons ago · 0 comments · 15 views
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