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US government released the identities of five notorious Nigerian cyber fraudsters (Yahoo boys) who were among those marked for deportation.

One of the individuals was once celebrated on a prestigious global business Forbes list before his dramatic downfall landed him in the sights of US authorities.

Legit.ng compiled the five Nigerian Yahoo boys who would face deportation from the US after completing their prison terms.

The United States Government, through the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), has updated its public register of online fraudsters (Yahoo boys) slated for deportation.

Among the list of 124 Nigerians flagged on the portal are five notorious, well-known cyber fraudsters whose identities, photographs, and criminal profiles have been officially published.

The database, known as the "Worst of the Worst" (WOW) portal, highlights some Nigerians who have been convicted of major federal crimes and are prioritised for deportation by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).

Legit.ng has collated a detailed report on the five popular Nigerian fraudsters (Yahoo Boys) who are now awaiting deportation, including a former Forbes-celebrated businessman

1. Obinwanne Okeke (Invictus Obi)
Perhaps the most famous name on the deportation list is Obinwanne Okeke, widely known as Invictus Obi. In 2016, Okeke was celebrated internationally, even making the prestigious Forbes "30 Under 30" list of Africa's most promising entrepreneurs.
However, his empire crumbled when the FBI arrested him for masterminding an $11 million global cyber-intrusion and Business Email Compromise (BEC) scheme. His team successfully hacked the email systems of Unatrac Holding Limited, a heavy machinery supplier, to divert massive payments. Okeke was sentenced to 10 years in a US federal prison in 2021. Following his release from custody, he was transferred to ICE and placed on the priority deportation list.

2. Oriyomi Aloba
Oriyomi Aloba carried out one of the most unusual cyberattacks on the list by targeting the US justice system itself. Aloba successfully hacked into the Los Angeles Superior Court computer system. He then hijacked the court's servers to send over 2 million malicious phishing emails to unsuspecting recipients, aiming to steal credit card details and personal identity data.
In 2019, US federal authorities sentenced him to 145 months (over 12 years) in prison. He has now been officially listed on the DHS portal for deportation to Nigeria.

3. Chibundu Anuebunwa
Chibundu Anuebunwa specialised in high-level corporate impersonation to swindle international companies. Anuebunwa was a key player in a transnational cyber fraud ring that ran a $2.5 million BEC scheme. The crime team specialised in spoofing and hacking corporate emails to impersonate high-ranking executives, tricking companies worldwide into executing fraudulent wire transfers[b]. He was sentenced to 66 months (5.5 years) in federal prison in 2023.[/b] His profile and photo are now active on the US deportation registry.

4. Quazeem Adeyinka
Quazeem Adeyinka was part of a team that exploited US government emergency funds during the global pandemic crisis. Adeyinka participated in a wire fraud conspiracy that used stolen identities to file fraudulent claims for COVID-19 pandemic-related unemployment insurance benefits. The scheme successfully siphoned over $2.2 million from US taxpayer-funded relief programs.
He was sentenced to 26 months in federal prison and has been marked on the priority list for deportation

5. Olaolu Alabi
Olaolu Alabi used stolen pandemic relief and corporate fraud proceeds to fund a lavish lifestyle before his arrest. Operating out of Owings Mills, Maryland, Alabi was convicted of conspiracy to commit wire fraud, access device fraud, and aggravated identity theft.
He defrauded individuals and businesses of over 500,000, some of which he spent on a luxury trip to Hawaii for himself and his friends. He was sentenced to 66 months (5.5 years) in federal prison and is now awaiting repatriation to Nigeria on the DHS list.

While the US Government has published their names and photographs, the DHS has not released specific deportation flight dates. Under US law, each individual's deportation will be processed systematically as they complete their prison sentences or exhaust their remaining legal options.

https://www.legit.ng/people/1718749-us-publishes-names-photos-5-popular-nigerian-yahoo-boys-set-deportation-forbes-lise/#google_vignette

OP's Comment on the article:
It's just a matter of time, what is done in the dark, will definitely come to light. It's a Cosmic Law. Enjoy your ill-gotten largesse while you can, the day of reckoning speedily approaches.
NLFPMOD-you may want to take this to the front-page perhaps?

DJperdurabo:
OP's Comment on the article:
It's just a matter of time, what is done in the dark, will definitely come to light. It's a Cosmic Law. Enjoy your ill-gotten largesse while you can, the day of reckoning speedily approaches.
NLFPMOD-you may want to take this to the front-page perhaps?

No mind these criminals.

I keep telling them that no amount of cunning and VPNs can hide their identity .

The only thing FBI does is to follow the money trail to the last account.

Because you are walking free doesn't me you have gotten away Scott free.

With AI integration , they can easily track you down and have you arrested for that fraud you did in 2002 from a cybercafe in Lagos.

I keep reminding them that it's all down on who you scammed.

Scam the wrong person and he will ensure he gets his money back and you arrested.

Keep doing yahoo you here.

The theives will tell
You the government is not creating jobs and why they do fraud.

Now that they made it to the US, they still cannot work! Do we now blame the US economy and Donald Trump as we blame our own Government?

A thief will ALWAYS be a thief! Never fall their excuses!

Also, Nigerians need to stop calling them “yahoo boys” the name directly and indirectly breeds and nurtures the trade. Just call them “thief”

Correct Score 3-2

Invictus Obi na im worse pass. You dey do wire-wire and still go dey lobby for Forbes 30 Under 30 recognition.

I wonder how many Chieftaincy titles his people must have honored him with.

You carry petrol rub body and still go dey dance near fire to impress & oppress your neighbors.

Fullish mon-key!

FSBoperator:
No mind these criminals.

I keep telling them that no amount of cunning and VPNs can hide their identity .

The only thing FBI does is to follow the money trail to the last account.

Because you are walking free doesn't me you have gotten away Scott free.

With AI integration , they can easily track you down and have you arrested for that fraud you did in 2002 from a cybercafe in Lagos.

I keep reminding them that it's all down on who you scammed.

Scam the wrong person and he will ensure he gets his money back and you arrested.

Keep doing yahoo you here.

there are more scammers in America alone

When it comes to corruption u go see one Nigeria. Nigerians will unite only when its time to do evil and crime

What we be their relevance in Nigeria. Send them to Ukraine

see Invictus obi there. he will later run for house of rep, by 2027, but won't travel out on official duties when voted, like gbaja and kashamu, ibori etc

Saturnalia:
Invictus Obi na im worse pass. You dey do wire-wire and still go dey lobby for Forbes 30 Under 30 recognition.

I wonder how many Chieftaincy titles his people must have honored him with.

You carry petrol rub body and still go dey dance near fire to impress & oppress your neighbors.

Fullish mon-key!

Invictus Obi's own was especially painful because he seemed legit. A lot of people really did look up to him, and then it turned out it was all a lie.

Competition between obidients and batifieds. Atikulated don't do crime, we are legit. Vote Atiku/Amaechi, vote ADC 2027

Memberclub:
there are more scammers in America alone

NIgerian scammers are not even the top ones...the ones in SE Asia and India do their scams from legitimate looking offices and cleverly pretend to be working for prestigious companies.

Naija scammers are just a guy and his phone or laptop.

I heard invictus was active on Nairaland

They learnt it from Gbola Tilumbu the Chicago drug criminal.

HacheNoire:
The theives will tell
You the government is not creating jobs and why they do fraud.

Now that they made it to the US, they still cannot work! Done now blame the US economy and Donald Trump has we blame our own Government?

A thief will ALWAYS be a thief! Never fall their excuses!

Also, Nigerians need to stop calling them “yahoo boys” the name directly and indirectly breeds and nurtures the trade. Just call them “thief”

What will you say about the ones that government didnot create jobs for yet earns honest living but not doing fraud🙄

It is a 3 - 2 list.

Two well know leading side in such cases, duly represented

AderonkeOlaniyi:
They learnt it from Gbola Tilumbu the Chicago drug criminal.

LOL...I wish, but naija scamming has a very long and prestigious history going back to colonial times.

Already in the 1940's there was one guy scamming several foreigners with 'Nigerian prince' letters. Colonial authorities had to take out a 'be warned' warning about the guy.

Yoruba people and yahoo and Ponzi scheme and betrayal and fear fear and corruption and nepotism na twins[/quote]

free2ryhme:
What will you say about the ones that government the not create jobs for yet earns honest living but not doing fraud🙄

I am getting tired of this 'government must create jobs' story. I have been hearing it since i was a child...and honestly e dey tire somebody.

The only way government can create jobs right now is by fighting insecurity, removing corruption in the registration of businesses, and yes...hard choices like everybody pays a cost reflective tarrif for electricity, so that the power companies can attract investment and improve power supply, which means more light , and more businesses. Also, government should take loans to fix our railways, because railway transport esp for large scale logistics is cheaper than road...infact people like Dangote and company would bless the government that develops our railways. ANd so forth.

But what most of you want is government to create more clerical jobs. That is not the way, and it would even make our matter worse...too many deadwood for government office doing nothing.

FSBoperator:
No mind these criminals.

I keep telling them that no amount of cunning and VPNs can hide their identity .

The only thing FBI does is to follow the money trail to the last account.

Because you are walking free doesn't me you have gotten away Scott free.

With AI integration , they can easily track you down and have you arrested for that fraud you did in 2002 from a cybercafe in Lagos.

I keep reminding them that it's all down on who you scammed.

Scam the wrong person and he will ensure he gets his money back and you arrested.

Keep doing yahoo you here.

The luck they have is that the FBI has a whole lot of bigger cases that the smaller ones are often pushed aside for later.

They think they’re smart but are not.

Wiseman

Follow the data

papiSNEH:
Correct Score 3-2

Pls when are they starting the extradition trial of Broda Amoda Yekini to enable him to go and face his drug trail in Chicago?

3/2..Yaribas wins, round 2 fight... In Mortal kombat voice

Please can someone help me to identify the Invictus Obi amongst the 5 photos ?

SW 3 and SE 2. SW is leading at the moment.

DJperdurabo:
https://www.legit.ng/people/1718749-us-publishes-names-photos-5-popular-nigerian-yahoo-boys-set-deportation-forbes-lise/#google_vignette

OP's Comment on the article:
It's just a matter of time, what is done in the dark, will definitely come to light. It's a Cosmic Law. Enjoy your ill-gotten largesse while you can, the day of reckoning speedily approaches.
NLFPMOD-you may want to take this to the front-page perhaps?

Invictus may soon enter House of Representative

Bravity1000:
Yoruba people and yahoo and Ponzi scheme and betrayal and fear fear and corruption and nepotism na twins

Be like banning don reduce sha.. By now na for pit toilet you for see this post

Even Trump you probably idolize was a crypto scammer. He pumps and dumps coins. His memecoin $Trump and his wife's $Melania are practical examples.

A criminal is a criminal, no matter his or her specialty.

AderonkeOlaniyi:
They learnt it from Gbola Tilumbu the Chicago drug criminal.