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Romance scam: US Court send Nigerian man to jailed for 51 months
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By Francesca Hangeior.
A Nigerian man, Uchenna Nlemchi, has been sentenced to 51 months in prison for his role in a romance scam and business email compromise scheme.
He was also ordered to pay $524,000 in restitution and a money judgment of $868,295.
Nlemchi was extradited from Hungary to the United States of America last year.
There is no parole in the federal system.
U.S. Attorney Alexander M.M. Uballez and Raul Bujanda, Special Agent in Charge of the FBI Albuquerque Field Office, made the announcement in a statement shared on their website on Thursday.
According to court documents, the scheme began in 2015, with a co-conspirator posing as “Sean Bartlett” and convincing a widow in New Mexico to send money for supposed business expenses.
Nlemchi opened bank accounts in his name and the name of a non-existent business, “Jay Auto & Machine Parts,” and received over $375,000 from the victim.
Additionally, a German citizen was defrauded of over $200,000, which was wired to Nlemchi’s accounts. Nlemchi rapidly withdrew and transferred the funds, abandoning the accounts in February 2016.
The statement said in part, “On September 13, 2015, Uchenna Nlemchi opened a personal bank account at Amegy Bank in his own name. Sixteen days later, Nlemchi opened a fraudulent business bank account at the same bank in the name of the non-existent “Jay Auto & Machine Parts,” listing himself as the sole owner.
“Following the co-conspirator’s instructions over the next few months, the victim made several transfers into accounts controlled by Nlemchi totalling over $375,000 from her retirement savings and a home equity loan.
“This included wiring $45,000 on October 7th to another person’s account, before sending $35,000 directly to the “Jay Auto & Machine Parts” account on October 9th, the same day the other person wired $44,000 into that account.
“On October 22nd, the victim transferred $125,346 from her and her late husband’s IRA accounts into Nlemchi’s “Jay Auto & Machine Parts” bank account. Then on December 7th, she took out a $170,000 home equity loan and immediately transferred the full amount to that account.
“Nlemchi rapidly withdrew and transferred globally over $868,000 that was deposited into the “Jay Auto & Machine Parts” account from the New Mexico victim and other fraud proceeds. Nlemchi abandoned the fraudulent accounts on February 29, 2016, as bank investigators closed in.
“At the time, Nlemchi was in the United States on a student visa and attended Texas Southern University. He was arrested in Houston, Texas in 2017 and released on electronic monitoring in the third-party custody of his wife and ordered to surrender his passport.”
The statement added that “Nlemchi escaped from his monitoring system and fled to Mexico, then to Brazil, then back to his home in Nigeria. Nlemchi was an international fugitive for more than five years until his arrest in Hungary in 2023.
Nlemchi pleaded guilty in federal court to one count each of wire fraud and conspiracy to commit money laundering in February 2024.
After serving his sentence, Nlemchi will face deportation proceedings and 3 years of supervised release.
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How Late Nollywood actor Ogogo donated N2.5m to mosque renovation while on sick bed – Muslim community
Details have emerged that the late veteran actor Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, donated ₦2.5 million towards the renovation of a mosque in Ilaro, Ogun State, last month despite being on a sick bed.
According to a post by A. Adebanji on X, Ogogo personally contacted the Imam of Ilaro mosque after learning that renovation work was ongoing and expressed his desire to contribute to the project.
The Ilaro Muslim community said it was shocked when it received ₦2.5 million from the actor and immediately contacted him to confirm the donation.
“He told us he would have given us more, but because of his health situation, he didn’t want to come on social media to start begging for financial assistance,” the community said.
The revelation has added a poignant dimension to tributes following Ogogo’s death, highlighting his philanthropic gesture towards his community even while he was battling ill health.
The community prayed for Allah’s forgiveness and eternal rest for the late actor.
Ogogo was widely known for his contributions to the Nigerian film industry, particularly Yoruba-language cinema, and remained a prominent figure in the entertainment industry until his death.
Facebook and Instagram owner Meta on Wednesday agreed to block teens from using its apps at night and to impose a default two-hour cap on their cumulative daily use across the company’s family of apps.
The measures were part of a $16.7 billion settlement with US states over claims that Meta deliberately engineered its platforms to hook young users, misled the public about the risks and unlawfully collected data from children under 13.
By Kayode Sanni-Arewa
The media team and music video director of rising Afrobeat artiste, ICEking Ochacho Director 4k, have celebrated the birthday of his father, His Royal Majesty, King Mohammed Adah, Chairman of Ochacho Real Estate, describing him as an accomplished businessman, philanthropist and visionary leader.
In a birthday tribute, the team congratulated King Mohammed Adah, popularly known as King Moh, while highlighting his contributions to the real estate sector and his philanthropic engagements.
The team described the celebrant as a man whose influence extends beyond business, noting that his humility, generosity and commitment to uplifting others have earned him recognition among respected business leaders in Nigeria.
A visionary in real estate
According to the tribute, King Moh has distinguished himself through his achievements in the real estate industry, where his leadership has contributed to the growth and visibility of Ochacho Real Estate.
The team described him as a visionary whose business accomplishments are complemented by his commitment to creating opportunities and positively impacting the lives of people around him.
It also praised his easy-going disposition and benevolent nature, saying his willingness to support others has remained one of the qualities that distinguish him.
Strong supporter of the younger generation
Beyond his business interests, the tribute described King Mohammed Adah as a devoted father and strong supporter of young people pursuing their dreams.
Particular reference was made to his son, ICEking Ochacho, a Nigeria/UK-based rising Afrobeat artiste who is building a career in the music industry.
The team said King Moh’s support for his son’s creative journey reflects his commitment to encouraging the younger generation to pursue their talents and ambitions.
Wishes for greater achievements
The media team and music video director of ICEking Ochacho joined members of the celebrant’s family, friends, associates and well-wishers around the world in celebrating the occasion.
They prayed for greater wisdom, sound health, abundant blessings and continued success for the business leader as he begins another year of his life.
“May this new chapter bring you greater wisdom, sound health, abundant blessings, continued success and many more years of impactful leadership,” the tribute stated.
The team wished King Mohammed Adah a long life, greater prosperity and continued greatness, while celebrating his contributions to business, family and society.
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