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The Digest:

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has announced a $10,000 (approximately ₦14 million) reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of Olumide Adebiyi Adediran, a Nigerian national who has been a fugitive for over two decades. Adediran fled the U.S. in December 2001, just before his trial on charges of bank fraud, identification document fraud, and credit card fraud.

  • Adediran absconded from the Central District of Illinois before his trial.
  • He faces charges including bank fraud and identity theft.
  • The FBI published the reward notice on its official X account.
  • He allegedly used stolen personal data to open bank accounts and charge accounts.
  • A federal arrest warrant was issued on January 2, 2002.
  • Adediran violated the terms of his pre-trial release.
  • The case highlights cross-border efforts to tackle financial crime.
  • The reward aims to encourage public cooperation in locating him.
Even after decades, the long arm of the law continues to reach—proving that some storms patiently await their moment.

Sources: Vanguard Nigeria