Mr Akhimie admitted in court that he defrauded over 400 individuals and earned $6 million in ill-gotten money during the span of the scheme.
Mr Akhimie admitted to defrauding over $6 million from more than 400 victims, many of whom were elderly or otherwise vulnerable.
Mr Ezemma remained a fugitive until his surrender and arrest
With the sentencing, five defendants extradited from the UK and Spain in connection with the transnational fraud scheme have been convicted.
“International criminal organizations using schemes that target and steal from the elderly will be held responsible for their despicable actions,” said Special Agent in Charge Scott Brown of HSI
Ezennia Peter Neboh, 48, Kennedy Ikponmwosa, 52, and Jerry Chucks Ozor, 43, were part of a group of fraudsters.
Jerry Chucks Ozor, 43, and Iheanyichukwu Jonathan Abraham, 44, were part of a group of fraudsters that sent personalised letters to elderly victims in the U.S.
Iheanyichukwu Jonathan Abraham and Jerry Chucks Ozor were extradited from the United Kingdom today.
