The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has
announced a $10,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and
conviction of Olumide Adebiyi Adediran, a 56-year-old Nigerian man
wanted for multiple fraud-related crimes in the United States.
Adediran faces charges of bank fraud, identity
theft, and credit card fraud tied to criminal activities in Illinois as far
back as 2001. Authorities say he allegedly attempted to cash fraudulent checks
and used stolen identities of U.S. citizens to open bank accounts.
The fugitive fled the Central District of Illinois
in December 2001, just before his federal trial was scheduled to begin. A federal
arrest warrant was issued on January 2, 2002, after he violated his release
conditions.
The FBI noted that Adediran has connections to South
Florida and remains on its wanted list. He is described as 5 feet 11
inches tall, weighing about 200 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes.
Investigators revealed he also uses several aliases,
including:
The FBI is urging anyone with credible information
about his whereabouts to contact its offices or the nearest U.S. embassy or
consulate.
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