FBI arrests 13 Nigerians over $30m cyber fraud

13 Nigerians have been arrested by operatives of US’ Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) on charges of $30m cyber fraud. 

The Nigerians were arrested alongside 11 others over their involvement in a large-scale fraud which targeted citizens, corporations, and financial institutions throughout the country.

TheCable reported that the arrested suspects were charged before a federal court in Atlanta.

They’ve been identified as Blessing Oluwatimilehin Ojo, Afeez Olaide Adeniran, Matthan Bolaji Ibidapo, Obinna Nwosu, Benjamin Ibukunoluwa Oye, Christopher Akinwande Awonuga, Ahamefule Aso Odus, Paul Chinonso Anyanwu, Chineda Obilom Nwakadu, Chukwukadibia Ikechukwu Nnadozie, Uchechi Chidimma Odus, John Ifeoluwa Onimole, Oluwafunmilade Onamuti.