By Abidemi Samuel
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A United States federal jury has sentenced two Nigerian nationals, Anthony Ibekie and Samuel Aniukwu, to 30 years in prison for their roles in a sophisticated scam that defrauded American citizens of $3.5 million.
According to a press release made available on the US Department of Justice website, Ibekie and Aniukwu deceived their victims by telling them that they had received substantial inheritances that required some money to claim.
The scammers used various tactics to convince their victims, including creating fake documents and posing as lawyers and government officials. They also used money laundering techniques to conceal the origin of the funds.
The US Department of Justice reported that the scam was carried out over several years, with the scammers targeting vulnerable individuals, including the elderly and those in financial distress.
The investigation was conducted by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). The case was prosecuted by the US Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Texas.
The sentencing of Ibekie and Aniukwu serves as a warning to scammers and fraudsters who target American citizens. The US Department of Justice remains committed to protecting citizens from these types of scams and bringing those responsible to justice.
In recent years, there has been a significant increase in scams and fraud schemes targeting American citizens. These scams often involve sophisticated tactics, including the use of fake documents, social engineering, and money laundering techniques.
The US Department of Justice and other law enforcement agencies have been working tirelessly to combat these scams and bring those responsible to justice. Citizens are urged to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity to the authorities.
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