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KiNg0G:
Hushpuppi lost my respect mahn.

He snitching so fast was so off...too soft.


I mean I can remember what sars use my eyes see 2018.. police is not your friend.

buh still kyari was one of his niggas... got his back here in country.


And he got to snitch easily like that..

He did worse to Vincent.

Wait for it...

Jews.

Maxymilliano:
This is the right step to take in the present situation. I hope he comes out of the ordeal smelling of roses

Not likely.

If the messages reveled by Sahara Reporters (and I say this with some suspicion) is anything to go by, he's likely to be pronounced guilty.

He should step aside in any case.

temitope27:
show urself or hide forever and ever

Ok.

It should be quick.

Knowing you lot are only going to protect him, we'll be surprised if you actually request he visits the US.

Vireani79:
There is a warrant for him too

Who has his picture?

Potential Hushpuppies.

perambulator:
One thing about the US, the Uk and other western countries, by the time they proceed to court arrest and make allegations public, they have done their work and have evidence. This is not arrest and parade and then investigate that we do in Nigeria.

Once they indict you, they have something so know you are in trouble.

CC: Oyeama
CC:Bidemi Rufai

In Nigeria, they are capable of carrying out similar levels of investigation but the average Nigerian is corrupt.

temitope27:
who are you?

Make I reveal myself abi?



I just dey look you.

temitope27:
how you take know say na alagbaka I dey u be witch

Lol.

I sabi you na.

You dey visit Ijapo and Ijomu well we'll.

Hushpuppi sef is funny.

E dey thief money and e no happy as dem wan thief from am.

You are still eyeing the position abi?

mastermaestro:
Are you serious? I have always followed your comments here. It will take something remarkable for me to believe you. However this doesn't in any way indicate hate or ill feeling towards people from the north.

By the way, I did enjoy the one year I spent serving in Taraba state. Warm people, I must confess.

I kid you not.

I don't follow the crowd that can't think got themselves.

I served in Sokoto, so I know better.

SeeThisLoser:
He cannot even speak properly. Is this the best Nigeria has to offer ?

More qualified than you though.

Ipob, una well done oh.

temitope27:
b4 I bleeped you hard

No make me come Alagbaka come find you.

temitope27:
carry ur face commot for my comment

Or what?

Now that I see a document indicating him, I can now join in to say "step aside".

temitope27:
Someone can't practice his religion in peace again

With bomb abi?

Not sure the report on him being summoned is true.

As of yet, there is no public document to the effect.

baralatie:
I did not see Abbas kyari's name nah

It's there but not the way the gazette presents it.

Abi, e get another document gazette see?



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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Wednesday, July 28, 2021
Six Indicted in International Scheme to Defraud Qatari School Founder and then Launder over $1 Million in Illicit Proceeds
Nigerian National Known as ‘Hushpuppi’ Admits Money Laundering in School Financing Scam and Additional Cyber and Business Email Compromise Schemes
LOS ANGELES – A federal grand jury indictment unsealed this week alleges an elaborate scheme to steal more than $1.1 million from a businessperson attempting to finance the construction of a school for children in Qatar – and the subsequent laundering of illicit proceeds through bank accounts around the world.

The three-count indictment returned on April 29 and unsealed Monday charges three U.S.-based defendants who were arrested last week – as well as three defendants believed to be in Africa – with conspiracy to commit wire fraud, conspiracy to engage in money laundering, and aggravated identity theft.

The criminal complaint that initiated the prosecution in February was also unsealed Monday, revealing that Ramon Olorunwa Abbas – also known by his social media handle of “Ray Hushpuppi” – was initially charged in this case. Court documents ordered unsealed today show that Abbas, a 37-year-old Nigerian national, pleaded guilty on April 20. A version of Abbas’ plea agreement filed late Tuesday outlines his role in the school-finance scheme, as well as several other cyber and business email compromise schemes that cumulatively caused more than $24 million in losses.

“The defendants allegedly faked the financing of a Qatari school by playing the roles of bank officials and creating a bogus website in a scheme that also bribed a foreign official to keep the elaborate pretense going after the victim was tipped off,” said Acting United States Attorney Tracy L. Wilkison. “Mr. Abbas, who played a significant role in the scheme, funded his luxurious lifestyle by laundering illicit proceeds generated by con artists who use increasingly sophisticated means. In conjunction with our law enforcement partners, we will identify and prosecute perpetrators of business email compromise scams, which is a massive and growing international crime problem.”

“Mr. Abbas, among the most high-profile money launderers in the world, has admitted to his significant role in perpetrating global BEC fraud, a scheme currently plaguing Americans,” said Kristi K. Johnson, the Assistant Director in Charge of the FBI’s Los Angeles Field Office. “His celebrity status and ability to make connections seeped into legitimate organizations and led to several spin-off schemes in the U.S. and abroad. Today’s announcement deals a crucial blow to this international network and hopefully serves as a warning to potential victims targeted with this type of theft.”

According to the indictment, Abbas allegedly conspired with Abdulrahman Imraan Juma, a.k.a. “Abdul,” 28, of Kenya, and Kelly Chibuzo Vincent, 40, of Nigeria, to defraud the Qatari businessperson by claiming to be consultants and bankers who could facilitate a loan to finance construction of the planned school. Juma allegedly posed as a facilitator and consultant for the illusory bank loans, while Abbas played the role of “Malik,” a Wells Fargo banker in New York, according to court documents. Vincent, in turn, allegedly provided support for the false narratives fed to the victim by, among other things, creating bogus documents and arranging for the creation of a fake bank website and phone banking line.

Yusuf Adekinka Anifowoshe, a.k.a. “AJ,” 26, of Brooklyn, New York, allegedly played a role in the fraud, assisting Abbas with a call to the victim posing as “Malik.” Special agents with the FBI arrested Anifowoshe in New York on July 22.

The conspirators allegedly defrauded the victim out of more than $1.1 million.

The proceeds of the fraud allegedly were laundered in several ways. According to the indictment, Abbas was assisted in laundering the proceeds of the fraud by Rukayat Motunraya Fashola, a.k.a. “Morayo,” 28, of Valley Stream, New York, and Bolatito Tawakalitu Agbabiaka, a.k.a. “Bolamide,” 34, of Linden, New Jersey. These two defendants also were arrested on July 22 by FBI agents.

Approximately $230,000 of the stolen funds allegedly were used to purchase a Richard Mille RM11-03 watch, which was hand delivered to Abbas in Dubai and subsequently appeared in Hushpuppi’s social media posts. Other illicit proceeds from the scheme were allegedly converted into cashier’s checks, including $50,000 in checks that were used by Abbas and a co-conspirator to fraudulently acquire a St. Christopher and Nevis citizenship, as well as a passport for Abbas obtained by creating a false marriage certificate and then bribing a government official in St. Kitts.

Court documents outline a dispute among members of the conspiracy, which allegedly prompted Vincent to contact the victim and claim that Abbas and Juma were engaged in fraud. After this contact, Abbas allegedly arranged to have Vincent jailed in Nigeria by Abba Alhaji Kyari, 46, of Nigeria. According to the affidavit, Kyari is a highly decorated deputy commissioner of the Nigeria Police Force who is alleged to have arranged for Vincent to be arrested and jailed at Abbas’ behest, and then sent Abbas photographs of Vincent after his arrest. Kyari also allegedly sent Abbas bank account details for an account into which Abbas could deposit payment for Vincent’s arrest and imprisonment.

Anifowoshe, Fashola and Agbabiaka were arrested in New York and New Jersey on July 22, and they are expected to be arraigned in Los Angeles in August. All three are currently free on bond.

A criminal complaint and an indictment contain allegations that a defendant has committed a crime. Every defendant is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.

Both conspiracy counts alleged in the indictment carry a statutory maximum sentence of 20 years in federal prison. Aggravated identity theft carries a mandatory two-year prison term.

The FBI is investigating this matter as part of Operation Top Dog. The FBI thanks the government of the United Arab Emirates and the Dubai Police Department for their substantial assistance in this matter. The FBI also thanks the Kenyan Office of Attorney General, Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions, and Directorate of Criminal Investigations for their substantial assistance.

This case is being prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Khaldoun Shobaki of the Cyber and Intellectual Property Crimes Section. The Criminal Division’s Office of International Affairs provided substantial assistance in this matter.

mastermaestro:
I am sorry to say that you are the odd man here. The dude is a known northerner. His comment is sarcastic. He made it to get the attention of some typical southerners who always scream 'oil money' whenever topics related to northern luxury are posted here.

Modify your comment, oga.

By the way I'm not a norther.

I'm from SS believe it or not.

I simply hate the way northerners are misrepresented.

Springboot:
Some of you and the very dumb people that liked your comment, there was nothing like oil money in Nigeria during his life time, he already died long before oil was discovered.

Go through the thread then correct yours.

UncleKoboko:
lol

oil was only discovered in the late 70s

I'm giving people something to think about.

Abubauchi:
hhhhhhhhh mumu see how human being will spell oyel instead of oil mumu useless

Be like say something is missing.

egunna:
oyel money? 1926-1953? Read before u comment next time u hear?God be with u

Take a chill pill man.

Jeez, I was making the same point as you.

AnanseK:
Rubbish.This was Local Government taxes. Before the Nyamiris came and brought tramadol.

You do know about sarcasm right?

alexpumpin:
Truly, this life no balance. one governor built world class hospital another built 260k capacity cemetery.

Whilst looking for likes, wouldn't it also be OK for you to investigate what you peddle?

The cemetery was a private establishment.

The inevitability of death is not something to minimise in any case.

Drizzy5001:
I just hope he invested those money on his friends, a business or family
If not after serving that prison term and they deport him back to Nigeria

He will understand why there is "so help me God" in Nigeria's pledge

Anyways
This life is like a spoon
Today it fetches plenty
Tomorrow, nothing go dey to fetch .

I don't he did seeing how boastful he was.