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Re: Why Onyema Was Flagged By The US - Advice From A US Based Business Man. by xelly: 7:06am On Nov 24, 2019
I have come to understand that Yorubas are pathetic Idiots that are so envious, unstable and wicked. We are solidly behind Onyema and Airpeace must stand.

If it is the Dangotes, boarder must have been closed for indigenous airlines to operate. Yoruba is the cause of the suffering in Nigeria. Read their comment and see how they are happy that such amount is seized. That is Nigeria's money being held there. It belongs to Onyema but it has indirect effect on you.

Unstable people

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Re: Why Onyema Was Flagged By The US - Advice From A US Based Business Man. by UrVillagePpl: 7:11am On Nov 24, 2019
OruExpress:

Bill Gates: [img]https://image.shutterstock.com/image-photo/washington-dc-usa-march-3-260nw-1366582616.jpg[img]
Warren Buffet:


If you don't recognize the third picture, it's Henry Ford being called to Congress during an audit of his business.

The US system is working the way the US system works. While those in Nigeria are confused and believe this is a DSS/EFCC style 'hunt', the US is very careful about who has money, and how they're spending it in the country, and everyone operating at the billion dollar level is at constant battle with the Congress, Senate, and Internal Revenue Service.

Most businesses in the US opt to keep the powers off their back by funding the campaigns of various politicians, buying ads with major media houses, and funneling earnings overseas or into charity.

This is why Bill Gates is in Africa all the time trying to give you vaccines lol. I hope you're open to learning something new.
Absolutely am open to,, watin I know sef grin cool grin
Re: Why Onyema Was Flagged By The US - Advice From A US Based Business Man. by barragan: 7:17am On Nov 24, 2019
This money was probably laundered for a politician, money likely stolen from the very people now defending him.

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Re: Why Onyema Was Flagged By The US - Advice From A US Based Business Man. by UrVillagePpl: 7:17am On Nov 24, 2019
hammerD:


IF DEM LEAVE UNA.


U WILL GO TO INDIA TO IMPORT KEKE-NAPE.


U DONT HAVE SENSE, LEAVE THOSE THAT HAVE SENSE, U CANNOT.


EVERYBODY IS A WHITE MAN TO U, INCLUDING THE INDIANS.


IF THEM LEAVE IGBO, WE WILL START BUILDING AEROPLANES BY 2025.


STELLA ODUAH WAS ALREADY MOVING IN DAT DIRECTION WITH THE AEROPLANE MAINTENCE FACILITIES SHE WANTED TO SITE IN ANAMBRA.
Keep quiet ,, do u mean that woman that stole Naija fund and use it to buy Bens for almost 400 million..
Oga no talk too much abeg

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Re: Why Onyema Was Flagged By The US - Advice From A US Based Business Man. by Spallanzani: 7:19am On Nov 24, 2019
hammerD:


U know your region have the largest group of mentally unstable people in Nigeria.

That explains ur constant and repetitive nuisance display on every thread about the good people of the SE.
Says the one that comes from the den of thieves, forgers , baby factory, drug dealers and armed robber. If you can't address him as a person and not involved his region them you should watch as your region will be rubbished.

You fools will be abusing others but let the table turn, all of you will rush and fill the front page with insults. Assuming this news is about Tinubu, you Igbos will have littered the entire thread with insults. Nonsense, you are getting what you dished out to others and it won't stop

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Re: Why Onyema Was Flagged By The US - Advice From A US Based Business Man. by Nobody: 7:21am On Nov 24, 2019
“Onyema setup various innocent sounding multi-million dollar asset purchases which were nothing more than alleged fronts for his scam,” said acting Special Agent in Charge Robert Hammer, who oversees HSI operations in Georgia and Alabama.


Beginning in 2010, Onyema began travelling frequently to Atlanta, where he opened several personal and business bank accounts. Between 2010 and 2018, over $44.9 million was allegedly transferred into his Atlanta-based accounts from foreign sources.

Onyema is also the CEO and Chairman of Nigerian airline Air Peace, which he founded in 2013. In years following the founding of Air Peace, he traveled to the United States and purchased multiple airplanes for the airline. However, over $3 million of the funds used to purchase the aircraft allegedly came from bank accounts for Foundation for Ethnic Harmony, International Center for Non-Violence and Peace Development, All-Time Peace Media Communications Limited, and Every Child Limited.

Beginning in approximately May 2016, Onyema, together with Eghagha, allegedly used a series of export letters of credit to cause banks to transfer more than $20 million into Atlanta-based bank accounts controlled by Onyema. The letters of credit were purportedly to fund the purchase of five separate Boeing 737 passenger planes by Air Peace. The letters were supported by documents such as purchase agreements, bills of sale, and appraisals proving that Air Peace was purchasing the aircraft from Springfield Aviation Company LLC, a business registered in Georgia.

However, the supporting documents were fake — Springfield Aviation Company LLC, which is owned by Onyema and managed by a person with no connection to the aviation business, never owned the aircraft, and the company that allegedly drafted the appraisals did not exist. Eghagha allegedly participated in this scheme as well, directing the Springfield Aviation manager to sign and send false documents to banks and even using the manager’s identity to further the fraud. After Onyema received the money in the United States, he allegedly laundered over $16 million of the proceeds of the fraud by transferring it to other accounts.

Members of the public are reminded that the indictment only contains charges. The defendants are presumed innocent of the charges and it will be the government’s burden to prove the defendant’s guilt beyond a reasonable doubt at trial.

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Re: Why Onyema Was Flagged By The US - Advice From A US Based Business Man. by Virus99: 7:22am On Nov 24, 2019
OruExpress:
My opinion


Do not forget that Jaja of Opobo was detroned, arrested, exiled, and poisoned by the British, for trying to buy British boats.



Nope, not because he wanted to buy British boats. But because he was a cog in their wheel of colonization. He refused to let his land be overran by the British mo'fuckers.

And yes he wasn't poisoned. He died on his way back after being driven away from his land on a Ship that was supposed to be just a meeting.

Read your history book well, man.

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Re: Why Onyema Was Flagged By The US - Advice From A US Based Business Man. by Nobody: 7:23am On Nov 24, 2019
Nexussy:

“Onyema setup various innocent sounding multi-million dollar asset purchases which were nothing more than alleged fronts for his scam,” said acting Special Agent in Charge Robert Hammer, who oversees HSI operations in Georgia and Alabama.

According to U.S. Attorney Pak, the indictment, and other information presented in court: Onyema, a Nigerian citizen and businessman, is the founder and Chairman of several organizations that purport to promote peace across Nigeria, including the Foundation for Ethnic Harmony, International Center for Non-Violence and Peace Development, and All-Time Peace Media Communications Limited.

Beginning in 2010, Onyema began travelling frequently to Atlanta, where he opened several personal and business bank accounts. Between 2010 and 2018, over $44.9 million was allegedly transferred into his Atlanta-based accounts from foreign sources.

Onyema is also the CEO and Chairman of Nigerian airline Air Peace, which he founded in 2013. In years following the founding of Air Peace, he traveled to the United States and purchased multiple airplanes for the airline. However, over $3 million of the funds used to purchase the aircraft allegedly came from bank accounts for Foundation for Ethnic Harmony, International Center for Non-Violence and Peace Development, All-Time Peace Media Communications Limited, and Every Child Limited.

Beginning in approximately May 2016, Onyema, together with Eghagha, allegedly used a series of export letters of credit to cause banks to transfer more than $20 million into Atlanta-based bank accounts controlled by Onyema. The letters of credit were purportedly to fund the purchase of five separate Boeing 737 passenger planes by Air Peace. The letters were supported by documents such as purchase agreements, bills of sale, and appraisals proving that Air Peace was purchasing the aircraft from Springfield Aviation Company LLC, a business registered in Georgia.

However, the supporting documents were fake — Springfield Aviation Company LLC, which is owned by Onyema and managed by a person with no connection to the aviation business, never owned the aircraft, and the company that allegedly drafted the appraisals did not exist. Eghagha allegedly participated in this scheme as well, directing the Springfield Aviation manager to sign and send false documents to banks and even using the manager’s identity to further the fraud. After Onyema received the money in the United States, he allegedly laundered over $16 million of the proceeds of the fraud by transferring it to other accounts.

Members of the public are reminded that the indictment only contains charges. The defendants are presumed innocent of the charges and it will be the government’s burden to prove the defendant’s guilt beyond a reasonable doubt at trial.

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If you analyse this you will see no fraud but business strategy to secure what you want from a third class country to a ......country
Re: Why Onyema Was Flagged By The US - Advice From A US Based Business Man. by Nobody: 7:24am On Nov 24, 2019
People should be able to understand information before conclusion
Re: Why Onyema Was Flagged By The US - Advice From A US Based Business Man. by jaxxy(m): 7:26am On Nov 24, 2019
SalamRushdie:
Nonsense !!! The US govt is not after Onyema because he made large purchases , infact they were aware from the onset that he had brought 20 million dollars into an American bank to buy an aircraft because he submitted a copy of his LC to them, the problem is that instead of using the money to buy the plane he now disbursed it it to various other account and that was were he breached their anti money laundering laws ...

Ok this makes sense bt I think they shud hear from him on why he may have suspend the purchase or moved funds to his other accounts. These are still same company. Their problem is the the change of the purpose of the funds.
Re: Why Onyema Was Flagged By The US - Advice From A US Based Business Man. by jesmond3945: 7:28am On Nov 24, 2019
pure nonsense. is he the only one buying planes? He should deal with airbus instead and leave america. this is pure witchhunt. giving a cat a bad name to hang it.

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Re: Why Onyema Was Flagged By The US - Advice From A US Based Business Man. by voltron14: 7:28am On Nov 24, 2019
Sirjamo:
Mr Onyema thought he could sell a dummy to the Americans by pretending to want to buy some aircrafts, but in reality, the money was meant to be diverted to his associates. He moved the money to America legally, and went ahead to distribute it illegally.

That man should hire more security guard to protect him properly, his associates might want to get rid of him before he rats them out to the FBI!!!

The snitch would be eliminated before dawn.
Re: Why Onyema Was Flagged By The US - Advice From A US Based Business Man. by healthserve(m): 7:31am On Nov 24, 2019
SalamRushdie:
Nonsense !!! The US govt is not after Onyema because he made large purchases , infact they were aware from the onset that he had brought 20 million dollars into an American bank to buy an aircraft because he submitted a copy of his LC to them, the problem is that instead of using the money to buy the plane he now disbursed it it to various other account and that was were he breached their anti money laundering laws ...

Ahaha. Elder. Makes perfect sense

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Re: Why Onyema Was Flagged By The US - Advice From A US Based Business Man. by InvertedHammer: 7:38am On Nov 24, 2019
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Have you noticed how everyone is tagging the keyword "money laundering" without understanding the intricate details. Some police departments are known to confiscate cash on traffic stops. The owner will be made to jump many hoops to reclaim the fund otherwise it belongs to the Police.
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Re: Why Onyema Was Flagged By The US - Advice From A US Based Business Man. by Lorenzop: 7:40am On Nov 24, 2019
OruExpress:
My opinion

Whether it's politicians, or businessmen, the ignorance we have of the US system while also wanting to participate in business with the US is dangerous. The United States is a very litigious, harsh country and ignorance of the law does not excuse a person in court. If you're going to engage in business with a country, know the laws, culture and mentality on the ground.

I do believe race and origin (Africa) played a role because almost everyone in the United States does not believe there are wealthy people in Africa. They don't believe it, and they don't want to believe it. So, while all large transactions are flagged in the US, ones from African or Black hands are particularly flagged.

The US has a long, difficult history with racism and when engaging with Americans, Nigerians can no longer be comfortable with fairy tale assumptions that you're dealing with someone that doesn't have a potentially malicious attitude towards you simply for being black and an Africa. We may even add Nigerian as Americans are not learning that Africa has different countries.

Nigerians enter the world assuming all evil exists in Africa and all good comes from non-Africans. Because of this we are ill-equip, mentally, to do business with anyone outside of Africa and we're constantly caught by surprise when they show malice or ill intent. I don't know if there was bad intent in the Onyema situation. As a fact, I do know that this is regular protocol. But I can safely assume that Onyema thought Americans would be happy to see him spend money in their country, as most naive Nigerians world.


Word of advice. The world is a world in competition. You cannot operate at a global level, assuming that the only people that don't want you to do well are the people in your village.

Do not forget that Jaja of Opobo was detroned, arrested, exiled, and poisoned by the British, for trying to buy British boats.



You are thoroughly informed bro....keep us updated, I personally ain't surprised and I still believe the words

Blacks are taught to hate themselves

a lot of tribal bigots on here won't agree because that warped sense of hatred is there and continues to see the white man as superior.

Gaddafi tried to unite Africa, they saw the danger and decided to destroy him from within using Obama who has African descent... He openly admitted Libya was a mistake.... Today Libya still remains a wasteland.

A united Africa will challenge the dictatorial tendencies of the US and they know that.

I keep looking up to the Chinese and Russians to up their game in this world power tussle.

The likes of Julius Malema, Nnamdi KANU, Trevor Noah etc saw it all coming.

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Re: Why Onyema Was Flagged By The US - Advice From A US Based Business Man. by edupedia: 7:49am On Nov 24, 2019
hammerD:
EVER WONDERED Y, NIGERIA REFINERIES ARE NON-OPERATIONAL?

EVER WONEDERED Y, WE HAVE NO OPERATIONAL STEEL PRODUCTION FACILITIES?

WE ARE BUSY PAYING TO KEEP SOME WHITE MEN IN THE JOB BY NOT MAKING THESE THINGS BUT IMPORTING THEM.

THIS IS Y OUR ECONOMY IS STAGNANT.

ONCE THIS BUHARI GENERATION ARE GONE, ALOT OF THINGS ARE GOING WITH THEM.

JUST LIKE THE CHINESE, WE WILL MAKE SUCH WE PLUG ALL THE HOLES IN OUR ECONOMY.

IPOB and Bia-fraud quotes mixed together like kain-kain and Henessy....what have u achieved in the past 5 years with all these idiotic proclamations?....ZERO.

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Re: Why Onyema Was Flagged By The US - Advice From A US Based Business Man. by NaijaNaWaa: 7:51am On Nov 24, 2019
This’s crap! Onyema deserves more intelligent defense.
Re: Why Onyema Was Flagged By The US - Advice From A US Based Business Man. by BreconHills(m): 7:51am On Nov 24, 2019
Sirjamo:
[b]Mr Onyema thought he could sell a dummy to the Americans by pretending to want to buy some aircrafts, but in reality, the money was meant to be diverted to his associates. [/b]He moved the money to America legally, and went ahead to distribute it illegally.

That man should hire more security guard to protect him properly, his associates might want to get rid of him before he rats them out to the FBI!!!

I am not sure this is true.

Boeing has confirmed the orders and some planes have been delivered. What seems more likely is that he set up local companies in the US that would allow him benefit from soft or hard commissions and such commissions would not be required to be re- imported into Nigeria.

Overseas subsidiaries will also allow him pad costs for spares etc allowing build a foreign cash inventory that would obviate the need to continually go through the CBN time and time again.

This is something ALL Indian companies do. In fact Indian companies use commissions and padding to develop entire businesses outside Nigeria - using Nigerian money to diversify geographic risk.
Re: Why Onyema Was Flagged By The US - Advice From A US Based Business Man. by Waspy(m): 8:03am On Nov 24, 2019
This thread reeks of Sentiments, Biases and Delusions, all rolled up into one.

Why bring up tribal jingoism into an economically, internationally and politically significant discuss?

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Re: Why Onyema Was Flagged By The US - Advice From A US Based Business Man. by Peacecoy19: 8:03am On Nov 24, 2019
hammerD:

I haven't seen logic in this your postulation
THE WHITE MAN HAVE RESERVED CERTAIN AREAS OF OUR ECONOMY FOR THEMSELVES TO RETRIEVE THEIR DOLLARS.


SOMETHING DEY CANNOT TRY WITH THE CHINESE.

AVIATION TRANSPORTATION IS ONE OF THOSE AREAS.

UNFORTUNATELY FOR THEM, AIR PEACE HAVE BEEN A SUCCESS STORY.

EVEN GOING TO FLY NIGERIANS FROM SOUTH AFRICA WITH PRIDE.

THIS IS WAT BLACKS ARE NOT SUPPOSE TO DO.

BUT GOD WILL PUNISH THE WHITE MAN.
Re: Why Onyema Was Flagged By The US - Advice From A US Based Business Man. by Nobody: 8:13am On Nov 24, 2019
OruExpress:


Do not forget that Jaja of Opobo was detroned, arrested, exiled, and poisoned by the British, for trying to buy British boats.



Saw this and it prompted me to go read the Life story of Jaja for the first time even though I've always heard of him since I was a kid. But I didn't see it mentioned anywhere that he was killed for trying to buy British boats. Where can I read your own version of how he died please?

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Re: Why Onyema Was Flagged By The US - Advice From A US Based Business Man. by Nobody: 8:16am On Nov 24, 2019
OruExpress:



You are very right. The way they see it, someone that owns an airline can move goods and weapons over boarders and thus has real power. You can also fly over zones they have blocked off for surveillance due to their illegal activity. Boats and airplanes are equalizers

What they will do next is pressure the Nigerian Federal Government to destroy Air Peace internally. In 3 years someone, on this board will ask 'why doesn't nigeria have an airline', and blame it on 'black brain' and 'bad government'.

This is why we study history...though most of Nigeria has chosen not to.
Oh so this is the new blame game, blame the Americans for our problems. I guess they were responsible for the liquidating of Nigeria airline, or they are the reason buhari fail to start a new Nigeria airline after spending billions of naira for logo design in a foreign company.
There is so little these whites can do to hurt us, we are the one giving them the chance to do so. If the ceo of air peace had bought the plane as proposed in his document he wouldn't be in this mess by now.
This habit of blaming everyone but ourselves for our problem won't take us anywhere.

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Re: Why Onyema Was Flagged By The US - Advice From A US Based Business Man. by Difrent: 8:19am On Nov 24, 2019
OruExpress:

Bill Gates: [img]https://image.shutterstock.com/image-photo/washington-dc-usa-march-3-260nw-1366582616.jpg[img]
Warren Buffet:


If you don't recognize the third picture, it's Henry Ford being called to Congress during an audit of his business.

The US system is working the way the US system works. While those in Nigeria are confused and believe this is a DSS/EFCC style 'hunt', the US is very careful about who has money, and how they're spending it in the country, and everyone operating at the billion dollar level is at constant battle with the Congress, Senate, and Internal Revenue Service.

Most businesses in the US opt to keep the powers off their back by funding the campaigns of various politicians, buying ads with major media houses, and funneling earnings overseas or into charity.

This is why Bill Gates is in Africa all the time trying to give you vaccines lol. I hope you're open to learning something new.

Politicians everywhere are the same,

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Re: Why Onyema Was Flagged By The US - Advice From A US Based Business Man. by Kriptune: 8:24am On Nov 24, 2019
Sirjamo:
Mr Onyema thought he could sell a dummy to the Americans by pretending to want to buy some aircrafts, but in reality, the money was meant to be diverted to his associates. He moved the money to America legally, and went ahead to distribute it illegally.

That man should hire more security guard to protect him properly, his associates might want to get rid of him before he rats them out to the FBI!!!


I still don't understand this case clearly.

He didn't steal from anyone right.

But what's the brain behind sending money between himself in the disguise of purchasing aircrafts.

Just trying to understand the whole scheme

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Re: Why Onyema Was Flagged By The US - Advice From A US Based Business Man. by DNSPro: 8:25am On Nov 24, 2019
Omoodua007:


All the numbers you have stated are not up to 97
I have not even started with Asia where your kiths are rotting away especially Anambra and imo women
if not that you stupid, you will not start this nonsense. Do u want to tell me u do not have igbo friends offline? Why are people so useless like this?

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Re: Why Onyema Was Flagged By The US - Advice From A US Based Business Man. by Ovoko30: 8:27am On Nov 24, 2019
Then how do them may weather spend millions of dollars or is it because they are Americans. These niggas better stop thinking hard working Nigerians are thieves. The guy should just go with like 10 Nigerian Sans to defend himself and threaten never to do business with them. He better go to germany and russia. Nonsesne US and their yeye policies









OruExpress:
I'll make it short.

CEO Allen Onyema (Air Peace) was flagged because in the United States, you don't make large purchases without forewarning authorities. The US economy and regulatory system is designed to flag and investigate anyone who makes a large single purchase, especially if it's not purchased with credit by the US creditor. Their reasoning is that

1. Large purchases can destabilize the economy and add an element of unpredictability to commercial markets. If Boeing makes 1 billion dollars from you 1 year, and doesn't make that 1 billion the next year, uninformed shareholder will panic and think the company is declining. Shareholders are interested in measured, incremental growth, and if a purchase is too large and done without warning, it will cause panic. You are also interrupting the companies planning and projections. While every business wants to make money, a corporation is more concerned with long term survival and controlling it's resources than gain. The wrong type of gain will hurt your ability to borrow. It's important to remember that before large purchases are made between corporations, they usually give each other months, or a year forewarning, and notify banks + authorities.

2. In the US, the only people that make large purchases without credit or lawyers, are criminals. This is what the US regulatory agencies believe. If you spend more than $10,000 without borrowing, the Internal Revenue Services will be notified. They will then inquire into your earnings, your spending habits, and your source of income. If these things don't match up with the ability to make a $10,000 purchase, you will be questioned and audited. During the audit, you will have to prove how you were able to spend that type of money in one go. This applies to any and everyone. Anyone that's able to spend more then $10,000 at once almost always hires lawyers and Financial Advisers certified by an accredited board. This 'financial team' answers audits and fights authorities and investigations while you spend you money as you wish.

If you look at every major company in the US, they have entire offices and buildings dedicated to staffing lawyers and auditors because they're under investigation 24/7. Even small businesses (business that make under $1 million USD annually) have advisors and lawyers dedicated to making it possible for them to make necessary large purposes.


What is ideal in the US system is if you put all of your cash in their banks and borrow from those banks when you need money, against the amount you have. This is the #1 way to keep auditors, the IRS, and various investigative departments away from you because you're no longer a threat to the economy, and there's a paper trail on your spending.



Below, I have a risk of 'IRS Red Flags'. These are the things that the US Federal Government look out for, and when seen, will investigate with the proper authorities. Sometimes these investigations involve more than one agency and this can include the Department of Revenue, Department of Justice, and Department of Commerce.

Re: Why Onyema Was Flagged By The US - Advice From A US Based Business Man. by BleedTears: 8:30am On Nov 24, 2019
plaindealer:






The man facilitated funds to buy planes from himself/The bogus company he set up to prefect the scheme, but he doesn't manufacture or sell airplanes = Money laundering.


Obvious scam, even a day old baby fit spot the scam from a mile away.

In other news if he has used the money to buy planes they won't be a problem.

As a business man he can simply said he outsourced the plane purchase from another company at a cheaper price to pocket some profit from the plane purchase since his own company doesn't sell planes.

Reason am
Re: Why Onyema Was Flagged By The US - Advice From A US Based Business Man. by OruExpress: 8:31am On Nov 24, 2019
Ovoko30:
Then how do them may weather spend millions of dollars or is it because they are Americans. These niggas better stop thinking hard working Nigerians are thieves. The guy should just go with like 10 Nigerian Sans to defend himself and threaten never to do business with them. He better go to germany and russia. Nonsesne US and their yeye policies










many of mayweather's stunts are theater, and involve no spending. But make no mistake, he is also heavily audited and was famously in trouble 3 years ago for tax issues https://klasing-associates.com/boxer-floyd-mayweather-owes-22-million-taxes/

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Re: Why Onyema Was Flagged By The US - Advice From A US Based Business Man. by Advocate500: 8:34am On Nov 24, 2019
Sirjamo:
Mr Onyema thought he could sell a dummy to the Americans by pretending to want to buy some aircrafts, but in reality, the money was meant to be diverted to his associates. He moved the money to America legally, and went ahead to distribute it illegally.

That man should hire more security guard to protect him properly, his associates might want to get rid of him before he rats them out to the FBI!!!
that Is the only thing u can deduce from the whole story? Don't allow envy, jealousy to choke u to death.

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Re: Why Onyema Was Flagged By The US - Advice From A US Based Business Man. by Kenturkey048(m): 8:34am On Nov 24, 2019
plaindealer:






The man facilitated funds to buy planes from himself/The bogus company he set up to prefect the scheme, but he doesn't manufacture or sell airplanes = Money laundering.


Obvious scam, even a day old baby fit spot the scam from a mile away.
just listen to yourself..I know this is what you may be telling those illiterates in your society.people like you confidently spread nuisance..what's bad in using your company as an acquisition company..or do cars agent own or manufacture cars ..most times its more intelligent to shut up.
Re: Why Onyema Was Flagged By The US - Advice From A US Based Business Man. by BluntBoy(m): 8:40am On Nov 24, 2019
OruExpress:
My opinion

Whether it's politicians, or businessmen, the ignorance we have of the US system while also wanting to participate in business with the US is dangerous. The United States is a very litigious, harsh country and ignorance of the law does not excuse a person in court. If you're going to engage in business with a country, know the laws, culture and mentality on the ground.

I do believe race and origin (Africa) played a role because almost everyone in the United States does not believe there are wealthy people in Africa. They don't believe it, and they don't want to believe it. So, while all large transactions are flagged in the US, ones from African or Black hands are particularly flagged.

The US has a long, difficult history with racism and when engaging with Americans, Nigerians can no longer be comfortable with fairy tale assumptions that you're dealing with someone that doesn't have a potentially malicious attitude towards you simply for being black and an Africa. We may even add Nigerian as Americans are not learning that Africa has different countries.

Nigerians enter the world assuming all evil exists in Africa and all good comes from non-Africans. Because of this we are ill-equip, mentally, to do business with anyone outside of Africa and we're constantly caught by surprise when they show malice or ill intent. I don't know if there was bad intent in the Onyema situation. As a fact, I do know that this is regular protocol. But I can safely assume that Onyema thought Americans would be happy to see him spend money in their country, as most naive Nigerians world.


Word of advice. The world is a world in competition. You cannot operate at a global level, assuming that the only people that don't want you to do well are the people in your village.

Do not forget that Jaja of Opobo was detroned, arrested, exiled, and poisoned by the British, for trying to buy British boats.



In what history books did you read that Jaja of Opobo was dethroned for trying to buy British boats?
Re: Why Onyema Was Flagged By The US - Advice From A US Based Business Man. by Advocate500: 8:41am On Nov 24, 2019
Sirjamo:
You don't know anything beyond this your tribal thrash! You're so pathetic. Gosh!!!
look at a bigots calling someone names. How do u people reasoned?did onyema still ur money or that of ur family?an average igboman does not believe in American trash, air peace help to bring more of ur people in south Africa, ondo state people, what has he gotten return ,insult upon insult, America this America that as if they give a Bleep about ur low life.

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