The United States Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has announced a reward of $10,000 (₦14 million) for information on Olumide Adebiyi Adediran.
The Nigerian has evaded justice for more than two decades after fleeing in December 2001, days before his federal trial.
Adediran was facing charges of bank fraud, identification document fraud, and credit card fraud in the Central District of Illinois.
According to the FBI, he allegedly entered a bank in Champaign, Illinois, in August 2001 and tried to withdraw funds with a fake check.
He is also accused of using stolen personal details of U.S. citizens to open fraudulent bank and credit card accounts.
“The FBI offers a reward of up to $10,000 for info leading to the arrest and conviction of Olumide Adebiyi Adediran,” the Bureau posted on its official X account.
The Bureau added that he fled the Central District of Illinois shortly before trial, violating his release conditions.
On January 2, 2002, the U.S. District Court in Urbana issued a federal arrest warrant against him for “Violation of Conditions of Release.”
Still on the Run
The FBI says Adediran has remained a fugitive for 23 years despite multiple active investigations.
The Bureau urged anyone with credible leads on his whereabouts to come forward, assuring that tipsters’ identities will remain confidential.
Cases like Adediran’s add to the long list of fugitives wanted for financial crimes who have stayed ahead of law enforcement for years.
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