FBI Offers $10,000 Reward for Nigerian-Born Man Wanted for Alleged Bank Fraud
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has announced a $10,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of Olumide Adebiyi Adediran, a 56-year-old Nigerian-born man wanted in connection with bank fraud in the United States.
According to the FBI, Adediran allegedly used stolen identities of U.S. citizens to open bank and credit accounts. Authorities say he attempted to withdraw funds using a fraudulent check at a bank in Champaign, Illinois.
Adediran reportedly fled Illinois in late December 2001, just before his federal trial was scheduled to begin on charges including bank fraud, identification document fraud, and credit card fraud. A federal arrest warrant was issued for him on January 2, 2002, for violating conditions of his release.
The FBI has urged anyone with information on Adediran’s whereabouts to contact their local FBI office or the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate.
