In a significant development in cybercrime, Oluseun Omole, a Nigerian residing in Texas, has been declared guilty of conspiracy to commit wire fraud, according to Damian Williams, the United States attorney for the southern district of New York.
The verdict stems from Omole's involvement in a sophisticated scam targeting American citizens, as outlined by the United States Attorney’s Office of Southern District. Operating as part of a group dubbed "Enterprise", Omole orchestrated various fraudulent schemes, including consumer electronics, romance, and employment scams, among others.
Under the guise of online marketplace transactions and romantic engagements, Omole and his associates deceived victims into sending consumer electronics and money to him, accumulating over $12 million in illicit gains over five years.
Utilizing his business corporation, Tobylink Impressions, Omole facilitated the reception and distribution of fraudulently obtained goods, shipping them to his accomplices in Nigeria.
Following his guilty plea before presiding judge Katharine Parker, Omole faces a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison, with sentencing scheduled for July 30, 2024. As part of his plea agreement, Omole has agreed to pay restitution and forfeit seized assets.
