The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has announced a reward of up to $10,000 for information leading to the arrest of Nigerian national, Olumide Adebiyi Adediran, who is wanted in the United States for alleged bank fraud.
Adediran, 56, is facing charges of bank fraud, identity document fraud, and credit card fraud linked to crimes in Illinois in 2001. According to the FBI, he allegedly attempted to cash fraudulent cheques and used stolen identities of U.S. citizens to open bank accounts.
He fled the Central District of Illinois in December 2001, shortly before his federal trial was set to begin. A warrant for his arrest was issued on January 2, 2002, after he reportedly violated the conditions of his release.
The FBI said Adediran has ties to South Florida and remains on its wanted list. He is described as 5 feet 11 inches tall, weighing about 200 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes.
The suspect is also known to use several aliases, including Kevin Olumide Adediran, Eric O. Williams, Maxo Alexandre, Olumide Adkins, and Edward N. Anderson.
The agency urged anyone with information on his whereabouts to contact the FBI or the nearest American embassy or consulate.
