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June 9, 2026

U.S. court jails Nigerian man Atuchukwu Onyeanusi for fraud, identity theft

Mr Onyeanusi used a false Texas CDL and a false Social Security card with the same name to obtain employment at the Great Plains Tribal Leaders’ Health Board.

Atuchukwu Markrufus Onyeanusi
May 4, 2026

Riots break out in New York as ICE agents arrest Nigerian Chidozie Okeke over expired documents, drug possession

“During his arrest, Okeke refused to comply with officers’ lawful commands to exit the vehicle and weaponised his vehicle to attempt to hit ICE officers,” said DHS.

April 22, 2026

Thai police nab 47-year-old Nigerian man Patrick over alleged years-long cocaine smuggling operations

The suspect was arrested alongside three accomplices; a Swiss man and two other Thai nationals.

Thai police nab 47-year-old Nigerian man Patrick
March 16, 2026

Nigerian man claims mistaken identity in Ireland deportation case, blames brother

Mr Okwuoha claimed to be one of a set of decuplets. Mr Okwuoha said he swapped places with one of his brothers before travelling to Ireland.

Sam Okwuoha Photo credit: Tom Tuite
June 18, 2025

Husband gets nine years in jail as U.S. officials nab Nigerian couple over $2.7 million benefits fraud

The judge also ordered that Mr Okafor be handed over to immigration authorities upon completion of his sentence in 2029 to be deported to Nigeria.

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June 15, 2024

Convicted Nigerian money launderer faces 25 years in U.S. jail

Mr Obiora organised scheme to receive over $6.5 million in criminal proceeds from business email compromise frauds.

Rows of Dollars bundles
January 24, 2024

Nigerian man dies 24 hours after landing in UK for postgraduate studies

Mr Wahab’s demise was officially acknowledged in a statement published by the Nigerians in the UK Community on their X handle.

Teesside University,
October 21, 2022

Spanish police bust Nigerian-led online dating ring over €1 million scam

The conmen used fake online dating profiles to create virtual relationships with women and gain their trust.

March 5, 2021

Nigerian man jailed in U.S. for wire fraud, partner awaiting sentence

In November 2019, Mr. Iyalekhue pleaded guilty to one count of wire fraud and was arrested alongside Mr. Osawaru.

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