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10 Things To Know About FBI-Wanted Nigerian Olumide Adebiyi Adediran
The FBI is seeking information leading to the arrest and conviction of Olumide Adebiyi Adediran, who is wanted in the United States over alleged bank, identification-document and credit-card fraud….
The FBI is seeking information leading to the arrest and conviction of Olumide Adebiyi Adediran, who is wanted in the United States over alleged bank, identification-document and credit-card fraud.
The following details are contained in the FBI wanted notice.
1. His name is Olumide Adebiyi Adediran
The FBI identifies him as Olumide Adebiyi Adediran in its wanted notice.
2. He is wanted over violation of release conditions
The FBI says Adediran is wanted for Violation of Conditions of Release, following federal charges filed against him in the United States.
3. He is accused of bank fraud
According to the FBI, Adediran allegedly entered a bank in Champaign, Illinois, in August 2001 and attempted to retrieve funds from a deposited fraudulent cheque.
4. He is accused of using stolen personal information
The FBI alleges that he used stolen information belonging to US citizens to open bank and charge accounts.
5. He fled shortly before his trial
The FBI says Adediran fled the Central District of Illinois in late December 2001, shortly before his trial was scheduled to begin.
6. A federal arrest warrant was issued in 2002
On January 2, 2002, a federal arrest warrant was issued for Adediran by the US District Court for the Central District of Illinois in Urbana.
7. He faces several fraud-related allegations
The FBI’s notice lists bank fraud, identification-document fraud and credit-card fraud among the federal charges associated with the case.
8. He has used several aliases
The FBI lists numerous aliases, including Kevin Olumide Adediran, Eric O. Williams, Stephen Dediyi, Maxo Alexandre, Olumide Adkins, Ademola O. Adebiyi and James Gill, among others.
9. He was born on October 11, 1968
The FBI lists October 11, 1968, as a date of birth used by Adediran.
It describes him as male, 5 feet 11 inches tall, weighing about 200 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes.
10. The FBI is offering a $10,000 reward
The bureau says it is offering up to $10,000 for information leading to Adediran’s arrest and conviction.
It also says he has ties to South Florida and urges anyone with information to contact their local FBI office or the nearest US embassy or consulate.
The FBI’s account describes the allegations; they should not be presented as established guilt unless and until proved in court.
The FBI’s current website also continues to identify Adediran as wanted for violation of conditions of release.
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