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FBI

September 27, 2022

Court orders Bidemi Rufai to pay restitution to nine U.S. states, three departments

Mr Rufai is to pay $604,260 as restitution. This is contained in court documents obtained by Peoples Gazette.

Abidemi Rufai,
September 8, 2022

FBI drops charges against Hushpuppi in Qatari heist after flipping on Abba Kyari, others 

The FBI dropped some charges against popular Internet fraudster Ramon ‘Hushpuppi’ Abbas, in line with a plea deal between Mr Abbas and the U.S. government.

Abba Kyari and Ramon 'Hushpuppi' Abbas
September 8, 2022

I’m changed person; studied creative writing, computer, psychology while in prison, Hushpuppi tells U.S. judge

“Mr Abbas has kept himself busy during this ordeal. Rather than sit and do nothing, he has channelled his entrepreneurial drive towards obtaining several certificates.”

Hushpuppi 1
September 8, 2022

Hushpuppi didn’t know $14.7 million Malta bank heist was Internet crime: Lawyer

“Mr Abbas was not aware of how many individuals were involved in this scheme, neither was he aware of the monetary extent of the scheme.”

Hushpuppi
September 8, 2022

Hushpuppi says he’s among best bathroom cleaners in prison, begs judge to temper justice with mercy

Hushpuppi’s record seen by Peoples Gazette as part of his memorandum opposing prosecution’s sentencing recommendations showed he performed well and related well with other inmates.

Hushpuppi
September 8, 2022

Abba Kyari operates death squad in Nigeria, he’ll hunt me for exposing him to FBI: Hushpuppi 

Ramon Abbas said his role in the indictment of Mr Kyari, which precipitated the downfall of Nigeria’s most-celebrated police officer, also put his family at grave risk in Nigeria.

Ramon 'Hushpuppi' Abbas and Abba Kyari
August 23, 2022

U.S. court convicts two for plotting to kidnap Michigan governor

On Tuesday, Barry Croft and Adam Fox, we’re found guilty of planned to capture Ms Whitmer at her vacation home in 2020.

Barry Croft, Adam Fox
July 19, 2022

EFCC extradites Nigerian wanted by FBI over internet fraud

Fatade Idowu Olamilekan is wanted by the FBI for wire fraud, interstate transportation of stolen property, and identity theft worth over $3.5 million.

EFCC
June 8, 2022

Simone Biles, other Larry Nassar victims seek over $1 billion in compensation from FBI

Four-time Olympic gold medalist Simone Biles and over 90 women are suing the Federal Bureau of Investigation for over $1 billion.

Simone Biles