The United States Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has declared a Nigerian-born man, Olumide Adebiyi Adediran, wanted over alleged bank fraud and other financial crimes, placing a $10,000 bounty on him.
Adediran, 56, is accused of using the stolen identities of American citizens to fraudulently open bank and credit accounts.
According to an FBI notice released on Wednesday, he allegedly attempted to withdraw funds from a fraudulent check deposit at a bank in Champaign, Illinois, in August 2001.
The bureau said the suspect fled the United States in December 2001, just days before his scheduled trial on charges of bank fraud, identity document fraud, and credit card fraud in the Central District of Illinois.
“On January 2, 2002, a federal arrest warrant was issued for Adediran after he violated conditions of his release,” the FBI stated.
Investigators believe Adediran may still be at large outside the U.S. and have appealed to the public for credible information leading to his arrest.
The FBI urged anyone with useful tips to report to its local offices or the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate.
The case adds to the growing list of Nigerians wanted abroad for alleged financial crimes, a trend that continues to raise concerns about the country’s image in the global financial system.
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