FBI Offers $10,000 Reward for Information on Wanted Nigerian Olumide Adediran
The United States Federal Bureau of Investigation, FBI, is seeking information leading to the arrest and conviction of Nigerian national Olumide Adebiyi Adediran over alleged fraud related offences.
According to the FBI wanted notice, Adediran faces allegations including bank fraud, identification document fraud and credit card fraud linked to a case in the Central District of Illinois.
The FBI alleges that he attempted to withdraw funds from a fraudulent cheque at a bank in Champaign, Illinois, in August 2001 and also used stolen personal information belonging to United States citizens to open bank and charge accounts.
The bureau said Adediran fled the Central District of Illinois in December 2001, shortly before his scheduled trial, leading to the issuance of a federal arrest warrant on January 2, 2002.
The FBI lists several aliases allegedly used by Adediran, including Kevin Olumide Adediran, Eric O. Williams, Stephen Dediyi, Maxo Alexandre, Olumide Adkins and Ademola O. Adebiyi.
Born on October 11, 1968, Adediran is described by the FBI as male, about 5 feet 11 inches tall, weighing approximately 200 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes.
The FBI is offering up to $10,000 for information leading to his arrest and conviction and says he has ties to South Florida.
The allegations remain accusations and should not be treated as established guilt unless proven in court.
