The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has announced a reward of $10,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of a Nigerian, Olumide Adebiyi Adediran, who is wanted in the United States for multiple fraud offences.
According to a statement posted on the FBI’s website, Adediran, 56, faces charges of bank fraud, identity document fraud, and credit card fraud over alleged crimes committed in Illinois as far back as 2001.
The suspect, who also uses aliases including Kevin Olumide Adediran, Eric O. Williams, Maxo Alexandre, Olumide Adkins, and Edward N. Anderson, is accused of attempting to cash fraudulent checks and opening bank and credit accounts using stolen identities of American citizens.
The FBI said Adediran fled the Central District of Illinois in December 2001, shortly before his trial was scheduled to begin. A federal arrest warrant was issued against him on January 2, 2002, for violation of conditions of release.
“Olumide Adebiyi Adediran is wanted for violation of conditions of release. In August 2001, he allegedly entered a bank in Champaign, Illinois, and attempted to withdraw funds from a fraudulent check. He also allegedly used stolen information of United States citizens to open bank and charge accounts,” the FBI said.
The bureau added that Adediran has ties to South Florida and remains on its wanted list. He is described as 5 feet 11 inches tall, weighing about 200 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes.
“The FBI is offering a reward of up to $10,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of Olumide Adebiyi Adediran,” the statement read.
The agency urged anyone with relevant information to contact the nearest FBI office, or any American embassy or consulate.
