Nigerian-American Adegoke Charged in $680,000 Fraud Case

Oluwatobi Adegoke, a Nigerian-American, was arraigned by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on October 8, 2026, at the Special Offences Court in Ikeja, Lagos State. He faces a one-count charge of stealing related to an alleged vehicle import fraud.

The EFCC arrested Adegoke in July 2026, linking him to a syndicate in the United States that defrauded Nigerians under the pretense of purchasing and importing vehicles. Investigations revealed that Adegoke advertised a 2024 Mercedes-Benz G63 AMG to potential buyers in Nigeria, claiming he could facilitate the purchase and shipping.

Two victims reportedly paid over $320,000 for the transactions. The charge against Adegoke refers to an incident in December 2024, where he allegedly converted $680,000 belonging to Ikechukwu Osita Ifeabunike for a 2022 G Wagon purchase.

Adegoke pleaded not guilty, and the court ordered his remand at Kirikiri Correctional Centre, with the trial scheduled for January 13, 2027.