The United States Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has announced a reward of up to $10,000 (approximately ₦14 million) for information leading to the arrest and conviction of a Nigerian national, Olumide Adebiyi Adediran.
Naijaonpoint understands that the individual had evaded justice for more than two decades after absconding in late December 2001, just days before his federal trial was scheduled to begin in the Central District of Illinois.
The FBI said he was facing multiple charges, including bank fraud, identification document fraud, and credit card fraud, before he fled.
On its official 𝕏 (formerly Twitter) handle, the Bureau posted: “The FBI offers a reward of up to $10,000 for info leading to the arrest and conviction of Olumide Adebiyi Adediran, wanted for Violation of Conditions of Release. Adediran fled the Central District of Illinois at the end of December 2001, shortly before his trial was set to begin on federal charges of Bank Fraud, Identification Document Fraud, and Credit Card Fraud.”
According to details on the Bureau’s website, Adediran allegedly entered a bank in Champaign, Illinois, in August 2001 and attempted to withdraw funds using a fraudulent check.
He is also accused of using stolen personal data of U.S. citizens to open bank and credit accounts.
When he fled just before trial, investigators said he violated his release conditions, effectively becoming a fugitive.
On January 2, 2002, a federal arrest warrant was issued against him by the United States District Court, Central District of Illinois, Urbana, charging him with Violation of Conditions of Release.
The FBI urged members of the public with credible information about Adediran’s whereabouts to come forward, assuring confidentiality.
The case adds to a list of long-standing fugitives linked to financial crimes who have remained at large for years despite active U.S. investigations.
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