US Government Lists 157 Nigerians for Deportation

The US government has announced an increase in the number of Nigerians it plans to deport to 157, releasing a public list that includes names, photos, and arrest details of those affected. The individuals were arrested across several American states and face a variety of criminal charges, with wire fraud being the most common offence.

Notable arrests include Emmanuel Omowaiye in Richmond, Texas, for mail fraud, and Laurene Onwuka in Chantilly, Virginia, for impersonation fraud. Other individuals, such as Olusegun Shonekan and Peter Ude, were arrested for wire fraud in Newark, New Jersey, and Atlanta, Georgia, respectively.

Drug-related offences are also prevalent, with Alameen Adetunji Tokosi arrested in Chicago for drug possession. The list includes individuals charged with identity theft, money laundering, and assault, among other crimes.

The FBI has previously placed several Nigerians on its Cyber Most Wanted list for a $6 million Email Compromise scheme.