- Three Nigerians sentenced: Fatai Okunola, Oluwaseyi Adeola, and Ijeoma Adeola were sentenced for involvement in a fraud scheme targeting elderly and vulnerable victims.
- Prison sentences and restitution: Okunola received 10 years, Adeola received nearly 3 years, and Ijeoma received 3 years’ probation, with restitution ranging from $49,000 to $730,000.
- Fraud scheme: The defendants conspired with individuals in Nigeria to scam US residents, using fake personas to solicit money.
- Over $2 million lost: The scheme amassed over $2 million between 2017 and 2022.
Three Nigerian nationals in the US have been sentenced for their involvement in a long-running fraud scheme that targeted elderly and vulnerable victims. Fatai Okunola, 38, received a 10-year prison sentence and was ordered to pay $730,000 in restitution. Oluwaseyi Adeola, 34, was sentenced to nearly three years in prison and ordered to pay $410,000 in restitution. Ijeoma Adeola, 36, received three years’ probation and was ordered to pay $49,000 in restitution.
The defendants conspired with individuals in Nigeria to scam US residents, using fake personas to develop relationships and solicit money. The scheme amassed over $2 million between 2017 and 2022. US Attorney Mark Totten stated that the sentencings help secure justice for the victims, who suffered financial distress due to the defendants’ lies.
