The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has announced a $10,000 bounty for information leading to the arrest and conviction of a Nigerian national, Olumide Adebiyi Adediran, who is wanted in the United States for multiple fraud-related offences.
According to a statement released, Adediran faces charges of bank fraud, identity document fraud, and credit card fraud linked to crimes allegedly committed in Illinois as far back as 2001.
The 56-year-old, also known by several aliases including Kevin Olumide Adediran, Eric O. Williams, Maxo Alexandre, Olumide Adkins, and Edward N. Anderson, is accused of attempting to cash fraudulent checks and using stolen identities of U.S. citizens to open bank and credit accounts.
Authorities said Adediran fled the Central District of Illinois in December 2001, shortly before his trial was set to begin.
A federal arrest warrant was issued against him on January 2, 2002, for violating conditions of release.
The FBI noted that Adediran has ties to South Florida and remains on its wanted list.
He is described as being 5 feet 11 inches tall, weighing 200 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes.
“The FBI is offering a reward of up to $10,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of Olumide Adebiyi Adediran,” the agency stated, urging anyone with information to contact its offices or the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate.