FBI-Wanted Nigerian Suspect Osondu Igwilo Extradited to US Over Alleged $100M Scam
- Osondu Igwilo has reportedly been extradited from Nigeria to America to face fraud charges
- The suspect was transferred from the Kuje Custodial Centre in Abuja on Monday, June 15, 2026
- United States authorities have charged the suspect with advance-fee fraud and identity theft
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A Nigerian fraud suspect, Osondu Victor Igwilo, popularly known as 'Ezeego King of the Boys', has reportedly been extradited to the United States.
Source: UGC
The suspect faces multiple charges over his alleged involvement in a $100 million international scam network.
Reports on Instagram by Instablog9ja on June 16, 2026, indicated that US authorities had charged Igwilo in 2018.
He was accused of masterminding a scheme that used phishing emails, fake investments, and fake bank documents to defraud victims.
Stolen funds were allegedly laundered through foreign accounts to buy luxury items.
Igwilo's reported arrest in Lagos
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) arrested Igwilo in Lagos in March 2022 alongside three other individuals.
The anti-graft agency labelled him the leader of a criminal network used to distribute fraud proceeds.
Sources alleged that Igwilo maintained considerable influence while being held at the Kuje Custodial Centre in Abuja.
He was also accused of taking over N200 million from the suspect under the pretence of halting his extradition process.
The Instagram post below provides more details about the reported extradition of Osondu Victor Igwilo.
Reactions trail reports of Ezeego's extradition
The news of the extradition sparked a wave of reactions across social media platforms, with many netizens expressing surprise at the scale of the alleged criminal operations.
YEN.com.gh has compiled some reactions to the suspect's post below:
nonlikeray said:
"170 billion naira - Ezeego greed is not good."
Jayregha said:
"A daily reminder that Elon Musk can buy the whole of Africa."
nnekaaaaaaa said:
"From Ezego to Eze nga....."
dayo_dayoor said:
"How does one even steal 100m 😂 - this is brazy !!!."
davidwg_01 said:
"Does it mean, all these billionaires, their money is not clean, make it clear to me, so I just dey suffer for this 200k job, na like this i want take build a mansion 😭😭😭."
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Court adjourns Abu Trica's extradition case
YEN.com.gh earlier reported that an online update on June 16, 2026, stated that embattled Ghanaian socialite Abu Trica had appeared at the Accra High Court.
He was accompanied by his legal representative, Oliver Barker-Vormawor, with his court appearance following ongoing legal action over his extradition status.
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Source: YEN.com.gh
