Department of Justice

Hushpuppi
What I learnt from covering Hushpuppi’s trial in 28 months

“Do you know the Snapchat guy?” The Albanian Uber driver, who picked me up at…

Hushpuppi
Hushpuppi’s case delayed for the fifth time as he marks two years in detention

After spending two years behind bars in the United States, Nigeria’s Ramon ‘Hushpuppi’ Abbas may…

Hushpuppi
Hushpuppi: Report of $400,000 scam false, document fabricated – US DoJ tells Neusroom

The United States Attorney’s Office (USAO) for Central District of California has told Neusroom that…

Hushpuppi Sentencing
Why Hushpuppi’s sentencing was shifted from Valentine’s Day – US DoJ tells Neusroom

The United States Attorney’s Office (USAO) for Central District of California has told Neusroom that…

Hushpuppi
Exclusive: Hushpuppi to be sentenced on Valentine’s Day

Exactly 3 years after pulling $14m cyber-heist on Maltese bank After almost two years in…

Hushpuppi
News Analysis: Why the Hushpuppi saga may not end soon 

The world over, when crime suspects are arrested, what follows is their trial and conviction.…

Hushpuppi
Wire fraud, money laundering and four other charges will be dismissed if Hushpuppi abides by plea agreement – DoJ tells Neusroom

The United States Attorney’s Office (USAO) for Central District of California has said it may…

Abba Kyari: Nigeria’s most celebrated cop is indicted in global fraud scheme. He faces same sentence as Hushpuppi

One of Nigeria’s most celebrated police officers, Abba Kyari, credited with leading some of Nigeria…

Abidemi Rufai Neusroom
Prosecutors want Abidemi Rufai detained as court papers obtained by Neusroom reveal surety’s husband was convicted for wire fraud in 2014

The United States Department of Justice has told a Magistrate Judge that the only way…

Abidemi Rufai arrested in New York
Abidemi Rufai was arrested with five debit cards, Cartier watch, three mobile phones – DoJ says in court papers obtained by Neusroom

The United States Department of Justice has provided more details about what was found on…

Abidemi Rufai Neusroom
‘He has been a prolific fraudster’ and four other revelations about Abidemi Rufai in court document exclusively obtained by Neusroom

“The choices we make are ultimately our responsibility,” Abidemi Rufai said in a quote on…

Hushpuppi Atrocities of Nigerians on Internet
Why Hushpuppi’s Trial Will Not Commence Today – U.S Justice Department tells Neusroom

The United States Department of Justice has told Neusroom that the trial of Ramon Abass…

Hushpuppi left with no lawyers as court grants attorneys’ request to withdraw from case

The United States District Court for the Central District of California has approved the application…

U.S Court to hear lawyers’ application to withdraw from Hushpuppi’s case today

The United States Department of Justice, on Sunday February 21, 2021, told Neusroom that an…