Lagos-based scammer risks 20yrs imprisonment in U.S over alleged USD148,000 internet fraud

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A Lagos-based scammer, Adedunmola Gbadegesin, has been extradited to the United States of America to face criminal charges leveled against him for allegedly defrauding an American lady of USD148,000.

Gbadegesin, who was extradited on Monday, April 25, 2022, was charged of romance scam, wire fraud and money laundering and could face a maximum of 20 years imprisonment if found guilty.

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According to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), his extradition was coordinated by the anti-graft agency, following a request from the office of the Attorney General of the Federation in pursuant to a February 11, 2022 Order by Justice D.E Osiagor of the Federal High Court, Lagos.

The suit granted a request to extradite the suspect to the U.S to answer to criminal charges.

The owner of Kags Waves Ltd in Lagos was arrested on September 2,2021, for allegedly defrauding an American lady living in Kentucky in the U.S., of over $148,000.

Upon arriving in the United States, the suspect is billed to appear before a United States District Court for the District of New Mexico, where two counts of conspiracy to commit wire fraud and conspiracy to commit money laundering have been filed against him.

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