A Chief United States District Judge, Richard Myers II, has sentenced a Nigerian, Saheed Owolabi, to 15 years’ imprisonment for defrauding Americans and laundering the sum of $1.5m. PUNCH Metro gathered from the statement that Owolabi feigned a female identity to build online relationships with male Americans. “A federal judge sentenced a Nigerian man, Saheed Sunday Owolabi, to 15 years in federal prison for his role in defrauding victims in the United States and laundering over $1.5 million to Nigeria,” it added. Inmate Owolabi, no prince, stole from our vulnerable citizens. PUNCH Metro reported on Friday that the US plans to deport a Nigerian national, Ayobami Omoniyi, after he completes a 32-month prison sentence for his role in a $202,000 money laundering scheme.

Source: Punch April 01, 2026 18:35 UTC