Nigerian Man Arrested 4 Allegedly Stealing $10 Mill In U.S Unemployment Benefits - Crime - Nairaland
Nairaland Forum › Nairaland General › Crime › Nigerian Man Arrested 4 Allegedly Stealing $10 Mill In U.S Unemployment Benefits (813 Views)
| Nigerian Man Arrested 4 Allegedly Stealing $10 Mill In U.S Unemployment Benefits by NwaNimo1(op): 6:50pm On Aug 20, 2024 |
A Nigerian man named Yomi Olayeye has been arrested and charged with conspiracy, wire fraud, and identity theft in connection with a $10 million unemployment fraud scheme in the United States. According to a statement from the United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Massachusetts, Olayeye was apprehended on August 13, 2024, upon his arrival at John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York City. The charges against him stem from his alleged involvement in defrauding several pandemic assistance programs during the COVID-19 crisis. Olayeye, also known by the alias “Sabbie,” is accused of conspiring with others to fraudulently obtain unemployment benefits by using stolen personal information. These benefits were acquired through applications submitted to unemployment insurance agencies in multiple states, including Massachusetts, Hawaii, and Indiana. The indictment reveals that between March and July 2020, Olayeye and his co-conspirators exploited three pandemic assistance programs: traditional unemployment insurance (UI), Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA), and Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation (FPUC). The group allegedly applied for at least $10 million in fraudulent benefits across several states, receiving over $1.5 million in funds to which they were not entitled. The suspects reportedly purchased personal information through criminal online forums, which they then used to falsely represent themselves as eligible residents affected by the pandemic. They also opened U.S. bank accounts and prepaid debit card accounts using the stolen identities to receive the fraudulent benefits. Some of the ill-gotten gains were converted into Bitcoin, and the group attempted to mask their connection to Nigeria by using U.S.-based IP addresses. If convicted, Olayeye could face up to 20 years in prison for the wire fraud and conspiracy charges, in addition to a mandatory two-year sentence for the aggravated identity theft charge. He also faces potential fines, forfeiture of assets, and restitution. The U.S. Department of Justice has intensified efforts to combat pandemic-related fraud through the establishment of the COVID-19 Fraud Enforcement Task Force, created on May 17, 2021. The task force aims to coordinate resources across government agencies to address and prevent fraudulent activities linked to the pandemic. https://www./2024/08/20/nigerian-man-arrested-for-allegedly-stealing-10-million-in-u-s-unemployment-benefits/ [img]https://www./wp-content/uploads/2024/08/GVbiNe2W8AAPlpw.jpeg[/img] |
| Re: Nigerian Man Arrested 4 Allegedly Stealing $10 Mill In U.S Unemployment Benefits by immortalcrown(m): 6:56pm On Aug 20, 2024 |
Wow! Another big one from Nigerians. Crime has no justification. |
| Re: Nigerian Man Arrested 4 Allegedly Stealing $10 Mill In U.S Unemployment Benefits by Namaster: 7:00pm On Aug 20, 2024*. Modified: 7:53pm On Aug 20, 2024 |
Yahoo boys are some of the DUMBEST people alive. They have NOTHING upstairs. They just learn a "format" and deploy it over and over again until someone falls victim. If a potential victim DEVIATES from the format by a little bit, they become completely LOST. Take this IDIOT for example. He and his gang stole $1.5M from the American Government and the FOOL still used that fraud money to book a plane ticket to NEW YORK. ![]() EXTREMELY DUMB FOOL! |
| Re: Nigerian Man Arrested 4 Allegedly Stealing $10 Mill In U.S Unemployment Benefits by Sirmwill: 7:08pm On Aug 20, 2024 |
Their President leads They follow Meanwhile The name you are looking for You shall see ![]() |
| Re: Nigerian Man Arrested 4 Allegedly Stealing $10 Mill In U.S Unemployment Benefits by 2mch(m): 7:11pm On Aug 20, 2024 |
Chinese, Indians and other Africans and Americans also steal. This criminal should be dealt with. Stop tagging and spoiling Nigeria name. Every country has criminals. You are sick OP and the government need to do something about Nairaland and other blogs destroying Nigeria reputation. |
| Re: Nigerian Man Arrested 4 Allegedly Stealing $10 Mill In U.S Unemployment Benefits by Kobojunkieee: 7:13pm On Aug 20, 2024 |
NwaNimo1:That is a whole lot of unemployment benefit stealing right there. Imagine the waste as this is obviously a talented mind that could have better employed his skills elsewhere. ![]()
|
| Re: Nigerian Man Arrested 4 Allegedly Stealing $10 Mill In U.S Unemployment Benefits by fuckingAyaya(m): 7:20pm On Aug 20, 2024 |
He could become a governor in one of the southwest state after completing his jail time, most of their governors were notorious ex-convicts in America. |
| Re: Nigerian Man Arrested 4 Allegedly Stealing $10 Mill In U.S Unemployment Benefits by NwaNimo1(op): 7:20pm On Aug 20, 2024 |
Sirmwill:https://storage.ko-fi.com/cdn/useruploads/display/876f5c6b-0646-40d6-8379-83a0935b628b_3ok0t.gif |
| Re: Nigerian Man Arrested 4 Allegedly Stealing $10 Mill In U.S Unemployment Benefits by Tjra: 7:23pm On Aug 20, 2024 |
2mch:OP is a well known Nairaland tribalist. He created the thread to cast aspersions on a certain tribe. Unfortunately for him, there is nothing like Yoruba, Igbo or Hausa abroad. We are all Nigerians to any foreigner. |
| Re: Nigerian Man Arrested 4 Allegedly Stealing $10 Mill In U.S Unemployment Benefits by OgaTheTop2: 7:40pm On Aug 20, 2024 |
![]() |
| Re: Nigerian Man Arrested 4 Allegedly Stealing $10 Mill In U.S Unemployment Benefits by Landowner101(m): 7:41pm On Aug 20, 2024 |
That's how they will be commiting Crime, Awon Hush-puppy them people. Mtcheew |
| Re: Nigerian Man Arrested 4 Allegedly Stealing $10 Mill In U.S Unemployment Benefits by OgaTheTop2: 7:44pm On Aug 20, 2024 |
2mch:Dubai and other Arabic countries also get criminals but you won't hear pimm about their criminals on social media and blogs. Nigerians are the problems of Nigeria. We are too wicked to one another. ![]() |
| Re: Nigerian Man Arrested 4 Allegedly Stealing $10 Mill In U.S Unemployment Benefits by Nbote(m): 7:46pm On Aug 20, 2024 |
Namaster:Completely moronic lots |
| Re: Nigerian Man Arrested 4 Allegedly Stealing $10 Mill In U.S Unemployment Benefits by MasterJayJay: 7:51pm On Aug 20, 2024 |
Good job! He has done very well. After US deports him, he will be crowned the Oluwo of Iwo. |
| Re: Nigerian Man Arrested 4 Allegedly Stealing $10 Mill In U.S Unemployment Benefits by SpatialKing(m): 7:52pm On Aug 20, 2024 |
What how see how he will come back to contest for Ogun state governorship or become a senator.. As long as Tinubu anoints him |
| Re: Nigerian Man Arrested 4 Allegedly Stealing $10 Mill In U.S Unemployment Benefits by Tinubuofemmanu: 7:56pm On Aug 20, 2024 |
Yoruba Red roof man instead. Bunch of skull miners from Thiefnub*u clan |
| Re: Nigerian Man Arrested 4 Allegedly Stealing $10 Mill In U.S Unemployment Benefits by nedu666: 8:03pm On Aug 20, 2024 |
Future yoruba gov. |
| Re: Nigerian Man Arrested 4 Allegedly Stealing $10 Mill In U.S Unemployment Benefits by ewedunamala: 8:09pm On Aug 20, 2024 |
Shameful |
| Re: Nigerian Man Arrested 4 Allegedly Stealing $10 Mill In U.S Unemployment Benefits by Khd95(m): 8:41pm On Aug 20, 2024 |
Truth be told, the ftc is right I mean how you defraud people, organization, govts etc huge sum of $ and the next thing to do is to lavish it and live a lifestyle that constantly expose you Look at hushpuppi na, normally America don't forget about crimes no matter how little and no matter how hidden you choose to be, they could spend eternity tracking you, but they will get you. You now decided to scam them, Instead of laying low or living off radar and enjoying your loot while it last, hoping they don't get you one day you buy some of the most expensive items in the world and brag about it online ?? There aare other countries doing bigger frauds than Nigerians, but they are most low-key. Those guys are hackers mostly from Pakistan, Indian, China, etc.... |
| Re: Nigerian Man Arrested 4 Allegedly Stealing $10 Mill In U.S Unemployment Benefits by emmanuelbrown26: 8:57pm On Aug 20, 2024 |
fuckingAyaya:U too Sabi book abeg. D next u go see seyi tinubu go go meet am, then introduce am to tinubu. From their appointment and nomination dun set in. |
| Re: Nigerian Man Arrested 4 Allegedly Stealing $10 Mill In U.S Unemployment Benefits by PARADIZEPRIEST: 9:12pm On Aug 20, 2024 |
WHO GAVE THE BASTARD VISA TO SCAM? ![]() |
| Re: Nigerian Man Arrested 4 Allegedly Stealing $10 Mill In U.S Unemployment Benefits by Caramia2020(m): 9:40pm On Aug 20, 2024 |
He is a future politician, just take note of the name. |
| Re: Nigerian Man Arrested 4 Allegedly Stealing $10 Mill In U.S Unemployment Benefits by ruggedtimi(m): 11:41pm On Aug 20, 2024 |
2mch:does it stop the fact that he is a nigerian? |
| Re: Nigerian Man Arrested 4 Allegedly Stealing $10 Mill In U.S Unemployment Benefits by ruggedtimi(m): 11:43pm On Aug 20, 2024 |
Khd95:the real guys are europeans from the eastern block..yes china/indian.... but the europeans are damn bad in international wire fraud. Romanian, Estonian,finland ,russia, albania etc. Even Brazilians. |
Ghana Police Arrest Man For Allegedly Stealing Armoured Vehicle (Photos) • Beninese Cook Wanted For Stealing $10,000, Jewellery In Lagos; ₦2M Bounty • Controversial Pastor Steps Down 4 Allegedly Of Sleeping Wit His Married Daughter • 2 • 3 • 4
Policeman Kills Motorcyclist. • Drug Suspect To Undergo Surgery Over Cocaine Ingestion • Police Detain Pregnant Woman For Alleged Robbery




