Nigerian national Oluwanishola Oyedyipo Jinadu faces up to 96 years in U.S. prison for allegedly defrauding pandemic relief programs. Prosecutors claim he stole over $65,000 through fraudulent applications for unemployment benefits and PPP loans. Charged with multiple fraud-related offenses, he remains innocent until proven guilty in court.
A 25-year-old Nigerian man, Oluwanishola Oyedyipo Jinadu, is facing up to 96 years in a U.S. federal prison after being charged with multiple fraud-related offenses. According to U.S. authorities, Jinadu, who overstayed his visa, allegedly defrauded pandemic relief programs, including the Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation and the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), by unlawfully obtaining benefits using stolen identities.
Prosecutors allege that he received over $65,000 in stolen funds through fraudulent applications submitted in the names of victims across multiple states. Additionally, while applying for U.S. permanent residency, he reportedly denied committing any crimes, despite the alleged fraud. Investigators from the Department of Homeland Security and other agencies uncovered his activities, leading to a 17-count indictment that includes theft of government money, wire fraud, aggravated identity theft, and false statements in immigration documents.
Jinadu appeared before a magistrate judge in Texas, where he was informed of the charges against him. If convicted, he could spend the rest of his life behind bars. Authorities emphasize that an indictment is not proof of guilt, and Jinadu remains innocent until proven otherwise in court.
