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Nigerian National Wanted in U.S. for Cyber Fraud Arrested in Philippines
A Nigerian national, Ahmed Kamilu Alex, wanted in the United States for alleged cyber fraud, was apprehended by the Bureau of Immigration (BI) in Quezon City, Philippines.
The BI confirmed on Monday, October 28, 2024, that Alex, 35, was arrested by the fugitive search unit along Panay Avenue on October 11. He had been added to the Philippines’ immigration blacklist as a fugitive.
According to Immigration Commissioner Joel Anthony Viado, Alex and two accomplices allegedly orchestrated a cyber fraud scheme during the COVID-19 pandemic by creating fake websites mimicking legitimate U.S. government agencies.
These sites targeted U.S. military personnel, charging them between $500 to $48,500 for false emergency leave processing fees. The U.S. government has requested Alex’s deportation to face charges. He is currently held in Camp Bagong Diwa, Taguig City, awaiting deportation proceedings.
The BI stated that Alex will remain blacklisted and banned from re-entering the Philippines following his deportation.
Nigerians reacts to President Tinubu trip to UK and lament that the timing is just bad. The timing of the trip and the arising crises occurring in the country.
It can be noted that the President, his wife and some other officials followed him on the trip.
And the public has shouted that we need the officials here in the country in the crises, asking who will help to manage the state of things as they are all going at once.
People shared their displeasure with a large crowd following the president to another country and leaving Nigeria in this state.
Federal Government in Nigeria has declared March 19th and 20th as public holidays for the end of Ramadan.
This was revealed by the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo. He made this announcement on behalf of the Federal Government.
He wished Muslims a joyful Eid al-Fitr celebration.
It has been reported that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has departed to London.
The Nigerian leader is travelling ahead of a state visit to the United Kingdom. The purpose of this visit is to strengthen bilateral relations and explore avenues for collaboration on issues such as immigration, trade, investment, and cultural exchange.
Amid this travel, the fuel prices still remain increased and many of the public are still there.
Nigerians react to the news, stating that he is leaving Nigerians once again to suffer with the current state of things before he returns.
They are calling out for him to do something and change about the fuel.
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