Nigerian Sentenced to 90 Months for Email Fraud Scheme

Aliyu, a Nigerian national, was sentenced to 90 months in prison for his involvement in a wire fraud and money laundering conspiracy linked to hacking business email systems. The U.S.

Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced the sentencing on a Saturday, detailing that Aliyu's actions were part of a scheme that compromised email accounts of business targets, leading to fraudulent wire transfers. He was extradited from South Africa to face justice in the United States.

The court ordered Aliyu to forfeit $1.2 million and pay $2.4 million in restitution to the victims. Aliyu had previously pleaded guilty to conspiracy charges related to wire fraud and money laundering.

The investigation involved multiple defendants, with Aliyu being one of the last to plead guilty. The case highlights the coordinated efforts of international law enforcement agencies in tackling cyber-enabled fraud.