The forfeiture filing was dated April 29, 2022, when Bitcoin was trading at $39,457, bringing the value of the haul to $6 million.
Out of the $8.6 million Mr Dolarian received from the Nigerian government, the FBI seized over $6 million that remained in his account.
“Taxpayer money for campaign contributions. A quid pro quo. This for that. That’s bribery, plain and simple.”
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“We urge you to stop corresponding with whoever sent the message, and please do not send any money to Nigeria,” the embassy warned U.S. citizens.
Hearing in the extradition suit filed by the federal government against disgraced DCP Abba Kyari was stalled.
The PSC has consequently deferred decision on Mr Kyari’s case, while a different panel reports back within two weeks.
Northern Peace Foundation is asking the court to stop the police and the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) from arresting and extraditing DCP Kyari.
Ayotunde provided false identifying information in his application for a U.S. passport, and in doing so, also falsely claimed to be a U.S. citizen.
“By assuming fictitious identities they defrauded dozens, which risks business health and in turn, erodes overall economic health,” said FBI.
Sobanke Idris Sunday Adereti, 24, pleaded guilty to false use of a passport and attempted bank fraud today before U.S. Magistrate Judge Kimberly Priest Johnson.
