Six Nigerians on FBI wanted list over involvement in $6m fraud

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is seeking assistance in finding six Nigerians who are linked to a $6m fraud.

The bureau took to its Twitter handle to solicit help in finding the six men who are wanted for “their involvement in ​business​ email ​compromise (BEC) schemes resulting in over $6 ​million in losses”.

“Help the #FBI find ​six Nigerian nationals wanted for their involvement in ​business​ email ​compromise (BEC) schemes resulting in over $6 ​million in losses,” FBI’s tweet read

Help the #FBI find ​six Nigerian nationals wanted for their involvement in ​business​ email ​compromise (BEC) schemes resulting in over $6 ​million in losses. Read more about each defendant at https://t.co/Q1OToaIVsl​​, and submit tips at https://t.co/iL7sD5efWD​. #FugitiveFriday​pic.twitter.com/67TZPHLgHA
— FBI (@FBI) June 27, 2020

It asked that tips on the matter should be submitted here.

The six Nigerians were identified as Uzuh Richard, who is said to spearheaded the operation, Alex Ogunshakin, Felix Okpoh, Micheal Olorunyomi, Benson Nnamdi and Abiola Kayode.