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EFCC Extradites Nigerian, Adedunmola Gbadegesin To US Over ‘$148k Romance Scam by pavoda: 10:55pm On Apr 27, 2022
EFCC extradites Nigerian, Adedunmola Gbadegesin to US over ‘$148,000 romance scam’

TSB NEWS reports that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has extradited one Adedunmola Gbadegesin to the United States over a wire fraud scam worth $148,000.

Gbadegesin, who was extradited on Monday, is wanted in the US over an alleged conspiracy to commit wire fraud and money laundering.

According to the EFCC, the office of the attorney-general of the federation made a request for Gbadegesin’s extradition following a court order to the effect.

“The offences contravene Title 18, US Code, Section 1349 and 1956 (h) and carries a maximum jail term of 20 years was extradited on Monday,” the statement reads.

“His extradition was coordinated by the EFCC following a request from the office of the attorney-general of the federation, pursuant to a February 11, 2022 Order by Justice D.E Osiagor of the Federal High Court, Lagos, in Suit No. FHC/L/CS/765/21, which granted a request to extradite the suspect to the United States to answer to criminal charges bordering on romance scam, wire fraud and money laundering.

“Gbadegesin who was arrested on September 2, 2021, is alleged to have defrauded an American lady living in Kentucky, United States, of over $148,000.”

According to the anti-graft agency, the suspect is billed to appear before a United States District Court for the District of New Mexico.

He is expected to be charged with two counts of conspiracy to commit wire fraud and conspiracy to commit money laundering.

Re: EFCC Extradites Nigerian, Adedunmola Gbadegesin To US Over ‘$148k Romance Scam by Mokason288(m): 10:58pm On Apr 27, 2022
angry
When will they extradite Abaa Kayari ?

Meanwhile my guy I pity your buttt hole

Re: EFCC Extradites Nigerian, Adedunmola Gbadegesin To US Over ‘$148k Romance Scam by pavoda: 10:58pm On Apr 27, 2022
Gbadegesin who was arrested on September 2, 2021, is alleged to have defrauded an America lady living in Kentucky, United States, of over $148,000.
Re: EFCC Extradites Nigerian, Adedunmola Gbadegesin To US Over ‘$148k Romance Scam by BlackSherif: 11:12pm On Apr 27, 2022
Wetin do BTC
Re: EFCC Extradites Nigerian, Adedunmola Gbadegesin To US Over ‘$148k Romance Scam by Nobody: 11:17pm On Apr 27, 2022
When is Abba kyari's turn?
Re: EFCC Extradites Nigerian, Adedunmola Gbadegesin To US Over ‘$148k Romance Scam by Christistruth00: 11:39pm On Apr 27, 2022
If it is so easy to extradite a Suspect why is Abba Kyari’s own taking so long
AG Malami should not let Nigerians start thinking Tribalism is holding things up
How long did this Case take in Court before extradition ?
Re: EFCC Extradites Nigerian, Adedunmola Gbadegesin To US Over ‘$148k Romance Scam by espn(m): 11:50pm On Apr 27, 2022
And its taking forever to extradite ABBA KYARI. Double standards. Our justice system is so bleeped up...Rubbish.
Re: EFCC Extradites Nigerian, Adedunmola Gbadegesin To US Over ‘$148k Romance Scam by pavoda: 11:54am On Apr 28, 2022
His extradition should be expedited

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