$2.8m scam: FBI arrests another Nigerian over $2.8m fraud

The U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has arrested a Nigerian, Oluyomi Omobolanle Bombata, a.k.a ‘Bobo Chicago,’ over alleged involvement in a $2.8 million email scam and money laundering scheme.

The 25-year-old suspect, according to a media report, allegedly terrorised fellow Nigerians living in the Houston metro area before fleeing to Chicago, where he established residency.

Bobo Chicago, also known as ‘Bola Flexx’ is currently facing a five-count charge, including wire fraud, conspiracy, and unlawful monetary transactions.

It was learnt that Federal agents identified $2.8 million in funds linked to Bombata, which were obtained by hacking into the accounts of various companies and individuals in the Eastern District of Oklahoma.

Investigators also discovered that Bombata transferred over $300,000 of these funds to a well-known liquor store, leading to the store owner’s implication in the scheme.

This case adds to a growing list of high-profile Nigerian fraudsters caught by U.S. authorities, including Ramon Abbas (Hushpuppi) and Olalekan Jacob Ponle (Mr. Woodberry), both serving sentences for multi-million-dollar scams.