Two Nigerian nationals residing in the Chicago suburbs have been sentenced to federal prison for orchestrating complex fraud schemes that defrauded victims of millions of dollars.
Anthony Emeka Ibekie, 59, of Oswego, Illinois, was sentenced to 20 years in prison for wire fraud, mail fraud, money laundering, making false statements to a bank, and passport fraud. Samuel Aniukwu, 50, of Romeoville, Illinois, pleaded guilty to wire fraud and money laundering and was sentenced to 10 years in prison.
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The pair, along with a third individual, Jennifer Gosha, engaged in various fraudulent activities, including inheritance scams, romance scams, and business email compromise schemes. They targeted victims throughout the United States, convincing them to send significant sums of money under false pretenses.
The investigation, conducted by law enforcement agencies including the IRS Criminal Investigation, Homeland Security Investigations, and the U.S. Postal Inspection Service, uncovered the elaborate schemes and the substantial financial losses incurred by the victims.
The successful prosecution of these cases highlights the ongoing efforts to combat complex, transnational fraud and protect individuals and businesses from financial harm.
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