FBI nabs Nigerian fraudster ‘Bobo Chicago’ over $2.8m scam
The United States Federal Bureau of Investigation, FBI, has apprehended Oluyomi Omobolanle Bombata, known as Bobo Chicago, for allegedly defrauding various companies and individuals of $2.8 million.
Bobo Chicago was arrested on November 20 in Chicago, Illinois, and is facing multiple charges, including wire fraud, conspiracy to commit wire fraud, money laundering, and unlawful monetary transactions.
His fraudulent activities reportedly targeted Nigerians residing in the Houston metro area before he fled to Chicago.
Federal agents tracked the illicit funds and found that over $300,000 had been funneled into a well-known liquor store.
Bobo Chicago alongside his co-conspirator are now awaiting his transfer to Oklahoma to face the charges against him.
His arrest adds to the growing list of Nigerians currently incarcerated as convicted criminals or facing criminal charges.
FBI nabs Nigerian fraudster ‘Bobo Chicago’ over $2.8m scam
