• The FBI has arrested 25-year-old Nigerian fraudster “Bobo Chicago” in Chicago for a $2.8 million business email scam and money laundering scheme.
• The FBI revealed that his scheme involved hacking accounts and transferring more than $300,000 to a US liquor store.
• The arrest highlights the growing threat of cyber fraud and the need for vigilance to protect against such scams.

FBI arrests 25-year-old Nigerian fraudster ‘Bobo Chicago’ in Chicago for $2.8 million business email scam and money laundering scheme targeting individuals and businesses in Oklahoma.

His scheme involved hacking accounts and transferring over $300,000 to a liquor store in the US, implicating its owner; a co-conspirator is also in custody.

The arrest highlights the growing threat of cyber fraud and the need for vigilance to protect against such scams.

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has arrested Oluyomi Omobolanle Bombata, known as “Bobo Chicago”, in connection with a business email scam and money laundering operation that extracted $2.8 million .

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The 25-year-old Nigerian, who allegedly targeted citizens of the Houston metropolitan area, was arrested on November 20 in Chicago, Illinois.

Chicago hit and run operations

Bobo Chicago’s fraudulent scheme allegedly involved hacking the accounts of several companies and individuals, primarily in the jurisdiction of the Eastern District of Oklahoma.

As reported by the Peoples Gazette, the scammer’s activities were tracked after a warrant was issued in Oklahoma due to numerous criminal complaints.

“Due to his extravagant lifestyle, he was arrested on a warrant issued in Oklahoma following several criminal complaints filed against him and corroborating an investigation that found his activities suspicious,” an official statement said .

Money laundering links and allegations

The arrest report also revealed that Bobo Chicago transferred more than $300,000 in fraudulent proceeds to a popular US liquor store, implicating the store’s owner in the money laundering scheme, The Guardian reported.

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Federal agents confirmed that a co-conspirator, whose identity has not been released, is also in custody.

The operation, which highlights the growing challenges of cyber fraud, has brought increased attention to how fraudsters are using digital avenues for criminal activities.

Law enforcement officials stress the importance of vigilance to prevent such schemes from affecting more people and companies.

Source: Legit.ng