Crime
FBI declares six Nigerians wanted in US over $6m alleged fraud
No fewer than six Nigerian Nationals have been declared wanted by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) for alleged Internet-related fraud that caused American citizens and businesses over $6 million losses.
The bureau declared them wanted in an early morning tweet on Saturday, requesting for information from the public on the whereabouts.
“Help the #FBI find six Nigerian nationals wanted for their involvement in business email compromise (BEC) schemes resulting in over $6 million in losses,” the tweet read.
See tweet below:
Help the #FBI find six Nigerian nationals wanted for their involvement in business email compromise (BEC) schemes resulting in over $6 million in losses. Read more about each defendant at https://t.co/Q1OToaIVsl, and submit tips at https://t.co/iL7sD5efWD. #FugitiveFriday pic.twitter.com/67TZPHLgHA
— FBI (@FBI) June 27, 2020
Also wanted are 73 others which include Chinese, Russians and Arabs.