A Nigerian national, Osondu Victor Igwilo, popularly known as “Ezeego,” has reportedly been extradited to the United States to face fraud-related charges.
Igwilo, who had been in custody in Nigeria, was extradited on Monday from the Kuje Custodial Centre in Abuja, according to reports.
The suspect was arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in 2022 over allegations bordering on fraud, money laundering and identity theft.
United States authorities had accused him of being involved in an alleged international fraud scheme estimated at about 100 million dollars.
According to the allegations, the suspected fraud network targeted victims in different countries through fake investment opportunities, advance-fee fraud schemes and phishing operations.
U.S. prosecutors are expected to arraign Igwilo on charges including wire fraud, money laundering and aggravated identity theft.
The extradition is believed to be part of ongoing cooperation between Nigerian and U.S. law enforcement agencies in tackling transnational financial crimes.
Authorities in both countries have in recent years intensified efforts to investigate and prosecute individuals accused of cybercrime, online fraud and money laundering.
Neither the EFCC nor U.S. authorities had issued an official statement on the latest development as of the time of filing this report.
The case is expected to proceed before a U.S. court, where the suspect will have the opportunity to respond to the allegations against him.
