The United States Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has announced a $10,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of Nigerian national, Olumide Adebiyi Adediran, wanted for multiple fraud offences.
According to a statement on the FBI’s website on Wednesday, the 56-year-old faces charges of bank fraud, identity document fraud and credit card fraud linked to alleged crimes in Illinois dating back to 2001.
Adediran, who uses several aliases including Kevin Olumide Adediran, Eric O. Williams, Maxo Alexandre, Olumide Adkins, and Edward N. Anderson, allegedly attempted to cash fraudulent checks and used stolen identities of U.S. citizens to open bank and credit accounts.
He fled the Central District of Illinois in December 2001, shortly before his trial was due to begin. A federal arrest warrant was issued on January 2, 2002, for violation of his release conditions.
The FBI described him as 5’11” tall, weighing 200 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes, noting that he has ties to South Florida.
“The FBI is offering a reward of up to $10,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of Olumide Adebiyi Adediran,” the agency stated.
Members of the public with relevant information are urged to contact the FBI or the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate.
