The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) in the United States has apprehended a Nigerian serial entrepreneur identified as Obinwanne (Invictus Obi) Okeke.
Legit.ng gathers that Okeke, who was listed among Forbes 100 Most Influential Young Africans 2018, was arrested by the FBI over $12m fraud.
The FBI did a thorough investigation on the criminal activities of the Nigerian entrepreneur, which led to his arrest by the law enforcement agency.
Social media has been agog with the report of the arrest, as some Nigerians condemned the fraudulent act of the entrepreneur, while others called on the Nigerian security agencies to learn from the FBI.
Okeke was alongside three others, nominated for the most prestigious award for African businessmen/ entrepreneurs, the All African Business Leaders Award for Young Business Leader (West Africa).
Obi has investment in real estate development, energy and construction. His company, Invictus Group, operates in three African countries, which include Nigeria, South Africa, and Zambia.
In his reaction to the arrest, the head of the Presidency Office of Digital Engagement, Tolu Ogunlesi, advised aspiring fraudsters to have a change of mind, saying if the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) does not arrest them, the FBI will.
He tweetd: “If youâre a practicing or aspiring Yahoo Boy, please read this affidavit well. If EFCC doesnât get you, FBI will. Theyâve both ramped up their clampdown on computer and wire fraud.”
Meanwhile, Legit.ng previously reported that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Lagos zonal office, arrested the proprietor of a Yahoo Yahoo training school in Lagos, Frank Chinedu.
Chinedu, 22, according to the anti-graft agency, was arrested alongside eight students of the unnamed training centre located at 14, Animashaun street, Progressive Estate, Ojodu Berger, Lagos, while receiving lectures in internet fraud activities.
The suspected internet fraudsters were arrested under cover on May 22, 2019, following intelligence reports received by the commission about their involvement in alleged criminal activities.
Nigerians have been reacting to the alleged arrest of Nigerian entrepreneur, Obinwanne Okeke by the US Federal Bureau of Investigation.
Screenshots of the affidavit reportedly sworn to an FBI Special agent, Marshall Ward, revealed that Okeke, who is popularly known as Invictus Obi, is being charged with conspiracy to commit computer fraud and conspiracy to commit wire fraud.
He was allegedly arrested during a visit to the US.
The amount involved is reportedly close to $11 million.
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NEWS: The FBI is charging this young Nigerian âEntrepreneurâ with conspiracy to commit Computer Fraud & conspiracy to commit Wire Fraud. BEC stuff. Amount involved appears to be around ELEVEN MILLION US DOLLARS.
The FBI evidence against him is damning!!! https://www.instagram.com/p/B1Ol725nXof/?igshid=18u04wukcdzu5 âŠ
1,26910:39 AM – Aug 16, 2019Twitter Ads info and privacy1,374 people are talking about this
This Invictus Obi affidavit shows what I have always been saying that Nigerian 419 fraudsters are basic. Their victims are also basic too. How can a company where CFO can authorize millions of dollars in transfer have no endpoint security and transaction authorization security?
1,6631:07 PM – Aug 16, 2019Twitter Ads info and privacy1,303 people are talking about this
Independence Okechukwu@indyconsults
Guys! Guys!! Guys!!! This is too much na. Invictus Obi, arrested for $12 Million fraud in the USA; Samson Siasia banned for life for match-fixing. Naija, wetin they do us na? Who do us like this?131:07 PM – Aug 16, 2019Twitter Ads info and privacySee Independence Okechukwu’s other Tweets
Just did a Google search of the Invictus Obi guy
A careful look at the business interests of the Invictus Group, cleverly vague and sounds very much like the guys who tell you they are into all kinds of business with no proof
And his mother sits on the “board”, Wawu! 13611:49 AM – Aug 16, 2019Twitter Ads info and privacy47 people are talking about this
Not only was this Invictus Obi guy on Forbes 30 Under 30, heâs also been on BBC, given a TED Talk, spoke at London School of Economics Africa Summit, was nominated for âYoung African Business Leaderâ at The AABLA Awards, & was a contributor for Forbes.
Yahoo boy with portfolio.2,71312:10 AM – Aug 17, 2019Twitter Ads info and privacy1,828 people are talking about this
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