A Nigerian who lived like a king and rubbed shoulders with the royalty in Australia as been sentenced to jail after it was discovered that he ran a drug and crime syndicate.


A well respected Nigerian business man who is also the Eze Ndigbo of Australia, Chief Maximus Osuamadi, has been jailed by Sydney court for being the brain behind some high profile crimes and running a drug cartel syndicate which operates between Nigeria, China, Brazil and other Asian countries.
According to the Telegraph UK, the Nigerian community leader was actually the boss of a well run West African crime syndicate, before he was busted by underground cops.
In a special report carried out by the newspaper, Chief Osuamadi was a highly successful businessman and respected community leader of Sydney’s growing Nigerian community.
Read the report here:
"The Chief, as he liked to be known, drove a Mercedes-Benz and was deeply involved in local issues in western Sydney, meeting local politicians such as former premier Morris Iemma and senior police officers.
But in reality Chief Maximus was the boss of a West African crime syndicate which some police likened to the black Mafia of Sydney with the Chief, a man living a double life as family man and businessman, frequently needing to travel to China and Nigeria, as its Godfather.
In 2010, Strike Force Bellevue was set up and 11 people were arrested after undercover operatives infiltrated the syndicate.
'It was a secret criminal society in this city and beyond, which contributed significantly to the illegal drug supply in the Sydney metropolitan area,' said Detective Superintendent Nicholas Bingham, Drug Squad Commanderat the time.

They had no criminal records and really were an unknown criminal element.
On Friday in Parramatta District court, Osuamadi was sentenced to six years’ jail for supplying a commercial quantity of methamphetamine during an undercover operation in Auburn Botanical Gardens and in a series of secretly taped conversations.

When arrested at his Granville home, he remained indignant. He said was of royal blood with ties to some of NSW’s leading politicians, the local police and even the commissioner, he told police.

'Everybody in Granville knows me, the police there and the local politicians. I am an identity. I am Chief of the Igbo (Nigerian) community and people call me Chief Maximus. I don’t know if you know about the African tradition of royalty. We trace our royalty back to the Queen Sheeba of Israel.'
Maximus owned a string of businesses including an African grocery store, hair salon, a limousine company, Internet cafe and a Western Union money transfer franchise but said many of them had collapsed.
However, police said it was all a front for his drug business, which helped pay for his lavish lifestyle.
Born in Nigeria, the 49-year-old was raised in the Vatican where he was studying to become a priest before dropping out. He arrived in Australia in 1988 and became a citizen in 1990.
It is known to investigators that members of the syndicate and the accused are involved in the supply of methamphetamine and have access to false identification and passports.
The lengthy closed court trial heard evidence that Osuamadi, a male co-accused and an undercover officer, had a conversation where the Chief had said he was planning to travel to China to organise heroin smuggling.
Chief Maximus’s trial was held in closed court because evidence by undercover police and their methods in cracking the syndicate were heard in camera.
Drug Squad Investigation Co-ordinator, Detective Inspector Jason Smith said the police were confronted with a criminal group of which people had very little knowledge.
'West African organised crime syndicates had not previously been the subject of a dedicated criminal investigation by an Australian law enforcement agency."

Please my people, let's strive to revive the image of Nigeria... It is bad enough as it is... See this man spoiling our beautiful Australia. Let's not bring down the ladder for the people coming behind.

So help me/us God

mrnilobrawn:

Thank u bro, i actually intend using both.

I had my transcript Evaluated by WES last yr for admission purpose and the equate it to 3 years adnvace diploma plus 1 yr post graduate certificate.

With the (ND + HND) Chemical Engineering technology i still cant find the right occupation to go for oo.
I was hoping i will fall in Engineering Technologist. Coz thats wat is actually writen on my transcript "CHEMICAL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY"

Still searching for the right occupation

Choosing an occupation is very dicey considering your course...just search well and choose a closely related occupation that can be assessed via vetassess.

kessjay:
@ubtech, I looked up the list of examination centers for AIMS.There is no center in Nigeria. Please I will really like to know where to write the exam in Nigeria...or must it be in those listed countries?

kessjay:
Hello FLO06 . I have looked up the list of examination centers for the AIMS assessment exams, there is no center in Nigeria. Ill like to know if there is a way one can write it in Nigeria...or must it be writen in those stated countries.. thanks

ferdimako:

Ghana.

No more center in Ghana, Kenya is ur best bet
https://www.nairaland.com/1032530/general-australian-visa-enquiries/249#27760811

Hello all,

Arrived Melb on saturday. Met Mayofiki and family at MM2" enroute Adelaide. Guys pls endeavor to use IOM , it was a beautiful experience with them . We for lost die for dubai. Been to centrelink , should be thru with dem and medicare tomorrow.Australia is truly beautiful and advance.

For medicals you can call AAFatayi to find out because i guess it depends on ur subclass(I say this because i paid 35k for medicals then 2500 for Oral polio while some dude i met there paid 40k)
Here is their number 08081009944

Also for xray at St Nicholas i paid 5500 or so. You can confirm total price from A.A.Fatayi when you call that number

As for Visa fees, i paid 80 sometin. just budget 90k.

Hope this helps

lchilax:
Hi guys i just got my eCoe from QUT today and i will head to lagos soon, i just want to know from experienced guys , how much in total i need to round up all the visa processes including medicals etc. Just sort of a grand total please. Thanks, you guys a really doing a lot to help fellow nigerians and am proud of u guys. Also hope to share my experience with others so they can learn.

Hipeeeee, Good one. We go meet una there soon. Enjoy Australia

Ayaboyo:
Hello all,

Arrived Melb on saturday. Met Mayofiki and family at MM2" enroute Adelaide. Guys pls endeavor to use IOM , it was a beautiful experience with them . We for lost die for dubai. Been to centrelink , should be thru with dem and medicare tomorrow.Australia is truly beautiful and advance.

Hi,
I dont understand what you are asking for o. If i understand you correctly you want to know if you should write their names or not.
If that is your question, YES u should include their name whether or not they are going with you right now or visiting you afterwards.

Hope this helps.

coldgate:
My People,

I have just done my medicals @ Fatayi Williams Clinic. I would like to lodge for my visa on Wednesday.
Question: I would like to know what they mean by including my dependants in my form 157A. I have two children who
would be joining me later. Please how do I include them? On the IMMI site, it states that if they are not included they wont be able to
join me later on. Please someone should assist to explain.

Thanks.

Members of your family unit
The term ‘members of your family unit’ covers your partner
and any dependent children of you or your partner who are
unmarried, not in a de facto relationship and who have not
turned 18 years of age. School-age dependants are children of
you or your partner who are unmarried, not in a de facto
relationship and who have turned 5, but have not yet turned 18.
Members of your family unit may apply for visas that will allow
them to join you in Australia. They may apply for visas at the
same time as you, or after you have been granted a student
visa.

coldgate:
My People,

I have just done my medicals @ Fatayi Williams Clinic. I would like to lodge for my visa on Wednesday.
Question: I would like to know what they mean by including my dependants in my form 157A. I have two children who
would be joining me later. Please how do I include them? On the IMMI site, it states that if they are not included they wont be able to
join me later on. Please someone should assist to explain.

Thanks.

Thanks a lot it sure helps, at least I have an idea of what to expect

missakomaye:
For medicals you can call AAFatayi to find out because i guess it depends on ur subclass(I say this because i paid 35k for medicals then 2500 for Oral polio while some dude i met there paid 40k)
Here is their number 08081009944

Also for xray at St Nicholas i paid 5500 or so. You can confirm total price from A.A.Fatayi when you call that number

As for Visa fees, i paid 80 sometin. just budget 90k.

Hope this helps

missakomaye:
Hi,
I dont understand what you are asking for o. If i understand you correctly you want to know if you should write their names or not.
If that is your question, YES u should include their name whether or not they are going with you right now or visiting you afterwards.

Hope this helps.

Thanks a lot.

@dexterinc2003: Congratulations. I tap into your testimony. How many copies of your International Passport did you submit?
Did your institution arrange OSHC for you?

Tanx.

Ayaboyo:
Hello all,

Arrived Melb on saturday. Met Mayofiki and family at MM2" enroute Adelaide. Guys pls endeavor to use IOM , it was a beautiful experience with them . We for lost die for dubai. Been to centrelink , should be thru with dem and medicare tomorrow.Australia is truly beautiful and advance.

Welcome!

Gogochocolate, I replied you.

Ayaboyo , u neva see any tin na...u go still eff up taya lol.

If I start listing all the jjc things we did ehn! Lol

bossladyMo:
Gogochocolate, I replied you.

Thanks i sent you my enquiry.

missakomaye:
Hahahahahahaha, Nice one Preciousstones. People shouldn't judge other peoples choices in Life.
@Nozzle
If he/she is your close friend then advice them "friendly/nicely" and give VALID points why or why not. Then let the person choose.

Thank you Missakomaye...its not judging dear, we know these things, we've been thr..eastern europe isnt it at all, grappling wt all their economic issues. language barrier, racism etc. are chief among the reasons. when most of these countries joined EU, It actually gave their citizens oppotunity to move around for economic survival, so you see lots of polish ppl, romanians, bulgarians in the UK or in germany! doing all sort of menial jobs! My dear that's why i screamed o! before my brother go thr go hang! lets try and forestall impending disaster before they happen, its not judging, its prompt intervention



Whr is Preciousstones and that her sharp mouth!

coldgate:
@dexterinc2003: Congratulations. I tap into your testimony. How many copies of your International Passport did you submit?
Did your institution arrange OSHC for you?

Tanx.

Thanks sis,you will surely get the visa,although my initial gragra(hapiness) has calmed down,now its all about last minute prep.
I took 4 copies or so,1 was notarised.
I arranged my oshc,(medibank) 15 months,visa spans over oshc duration.

Insurance and first semester fees is always needed for most reputed Universities at Australia. According to me the education there is much expensive and of less quality. I personally don't think Australia is a good option for education purposes.

Ayaboyo:
Hello all,

Arrived Melb on saturday. Met Mayofiki and family at MM2" enroute Adelaide. Guys pls endeavor to use IOM , it was a beautiful experience with them . We for lost die for dubai. Been to centrelink , should be thru with dem and medicare tomorrow.Australia is truly beautiful and advance.

Nice one. Wondered where u disappeared to ..lol. No lele we go jam for melbourne soon by God's grace. How much did u pay in total for IOM? Mine is a family of 3 and the rate is as high as N670k for emirates for a normal booking.

izykvision0:


Nice one. Wondered where u disappeared to ..lol. No lele we go jam for melbourne soon by God's grace. How much did u pay in total for IOM? Mine is a family of 3 and the rate is as high as N670k for emirates for a normal booking.

Please use IOM no matter how long it will take them to issue you ticket. U wil surely get great deal of reduction, ease with your expecially for a family, plus additional 10kg per person.

IOM is the way oo.

mrnilobrawn:

Please use IOM no matter how long it will take them to issue you ticket. U wil surely get great deal of reduction, ease with your expecially for a family, plus additional 10kg per person.

IOM is the way oo.

Yes. Will use IOM Australia for a prompt response. Just dont know if that will nvolve paying in Aussy dols like DIBP fees or naira!

Hashiva:
Insurance and first semester fees is always needed for most reputed Universities at Australia. According to me the education there is much expensive and of less quality. I personally don't think Australia is a good option for education purposes.

Greetings. What is ur yardstick of comparison? Wch countries are in ur comparison pool that you have directly experienced their educational system?

izykvision0:


Yes. Will use IOM Australia for a prompt response. Just dont know if that will nvolve paying in Aussy dols like DIBP fees or naira!

Well, maybe UBKTECH can clearify. His frnds booked with IOM Australia few weeks back.

IOM nigeria take max of two weeks, a frnd got got his within 3days.

I think they priortise base on ur departure date.

Hashiva:
Insurance and first semester fees is always needed for most reputed Universities at Australia. According to me the education there is much expensive and of less quality. I personally don't think Australia is a good option for education purposes.

Do you know how many australian universities are ranked top in the world?please go and read eh before you say such.if you don't have the money just you can't afford any australian sch instead of talking bad.

@chookudi i see u boss

mrnilobrawn:

Thank u bro, i actually intend using both.

I had my transcript Evaluated by WES last yr for admission purpose and the equate it to 3 years adnvace diploma plus 1 yr post graduate certificate.

With the (ND + HND) Chemical Engineering technology i still cant find the right occupation to go for oo.
I was hoping i will fall in Engineering Technologist. Coz thats wat is actually writen on my transcript "CHEMICAL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY"

Still searching for the right occupation

Morning bro, I know you are on student visa and departing soon... Please why do you need all this again since you already have a study visa to OZ? I'm just confused with all as stated, thought all the evaluations and work experience is for those going for PR, please kindly clarified. Thanks

izykvision0:


Yes. Will use IOM Australia for a prompt response. Just dont know if that will nvolve paying in Aussy dols like DIBP fees or naira!

You will pay in Naira into a bank account.

bossladyMo:
& ALL PR GURUS

Please, from anzsco.com if an occupation indicates bachelor degree or higher qualifications with 5 years relevant working experince, must you have this criteria before u can apply for assesment?
Just as ur occupation 234111 indicates Skill Level 1 : Occupations at Skill Level 1 have a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor degree or higher qualification. At least five years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualification. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification. i know u hav a degree or mayb wit msc, but where u assessed wit d five yrs experince?

Also, i saw some few occupation i might qualify with my HND as they require associate degree or Advance diploma or diploma wit 3yrs relevant experience. But according to the details on anzsco these occupations ar not eligible for 189, and fewer or no states sponsors them. They appear only on CSOL
Assessing body is VETASSES & TRA.

Please can u advice

Pmiller1:


Morning bro, I know you are on student visa and departing soon... Please why do you need all this again since you already have a study visa to OZ? I'm just confused with all as stated, thought all the evaluations and work experience is for those going for PR, please kindly clarified. Thanks

Yes, I'm on student visa. Trying to elevate to PR. How is ur Canada parols?

[quote author=mrnilobrawn post=33462649]
Please use IOM no matter how long it will take them to issue you ticket. U wil surely get great deal of reduction, ease with your expecially for a family, plus additional 10kg per person.

IOM is the way oo.

Mrnilobrawn: How best can I contact IOM. Do you have their contact email?

izykvision0:


Yes. Will use IOM Australia for a prompt response. Just dont know if that will nvolve paying in Aussy dols like DIBP fees or naira!

. It is better you use IOM Australia. Within 3 working days they will get back to. They have options of payment either international money tansfer,or you can pay in either of their offices at Lagos or Abuja. Naira equivalent of the dollar.

ome240:

U can google IOM nigeria or IOM Australia
oabikoye@iom.int she is the one in charge of Australia