FBI has announced a $10,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of Olumide Adebiyi Adediran, a 56-year-old Nigerian-born individual, who is wanted in the United States over allegations of financial fraud.
According to a notice published by the FBI on Wednesday, Adediran is accused of using stolen personal data belonging to U.S. citizens to fraudulently open bank and charge accounts.
The Federal Bureau of Investiation stated that in August 2001, Adediran allegedly entered a bank in Champaign, Illinois, and attempted to withdraw funds using a fraudulent check. He reportedly fled Illinois at the end of December 2001, shortly before he was due to stand trial on multiple federal charges, including bank fraud, identification document fraud, and credit card fraud.
A federal arrest warrant was subsequently issued against him on January 2, 2002, in the Central District of Illinois after he was charged with violating conditions of his release.
“Olumide Adebiyi Adediran is wanted for Violation of Conditions of Release,” the FBI said in the notice. “He also allegedly used stolen information of United States citizens to open bank and charge accounts.”
The FBI has urged anyone with relevant information about Adediran’s whereabouts to contact the nearest FBI office or U.S. embassy or consulate.
