The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has announced a $10,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of Nigerian national Olumide Adebiyi Adediran, who is wanted in the United States on multiple fraud charges.
According to a statement published on the FBI’s website Wednesday, Adediran faces charges of bank fraud, identity document fraud, and credit card fraud stemming from alleged crimes committed in Illinois in 2001.
The 56-year-old, also known by aliases including Kevin Olumide Adediran, Eric O. Williams, Maxo Alexandre, Olumide Adkins, and Edward N. Anderson, is accused of attempting to cash fraudulent checks and using stolen identities of U.S. citizens to open bank and credit accounts.
The FBI said Adediran fled the Central District of Illinois in December 2001, shortly before his trial was due to begin. A federal arrest warrant was issued on January 2, 2002, after he was charged with violating conditions of release.
“In August of 2001, Adediran allegedly entered a bank in Champaign, Illinois, and attempted to retrieve funds from a deposited fraudulent check,” the agency stated. “He also allegedly used stolen information of United States citizens to open bank and charge accounts.”
Adediran is described as 5’11” tall, weighing 200 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. He reportedly has ties to South Florida and remains on the FBI’s wanted list.
The Bureau urged anyone with information about his whereabouts to contact an FBI office in the United States or the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate.
