US authorities say the suspect helped run an international romance fraud and money laundering network.
The Federal Bureau of Investigation has arrested Samuel Ugberaese after his extradition from Nigeria to the United States over alleged cross-border romance scams.
According to US prosecutors, Ugberaese and his co-conspirators allegedly used fake identities, emotional manipulation, and false promises to trick victims into sending money. Authorities said the scheme targeted victims in the United States and other countries.
The indictment also alleges that Ugberaese worked with co-defendant Oluwadamilare Kolaogunbule to move and hide criminal proceeds through a network of bank accounts linked to export companies.
Ugberaese faces one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud and one count of conspiracy to commit money laundering. If convicted, he could face up to 40 years in prison.
The case was filed in the Eastern District of North Carolina, with US authorities thanking Nigerian law enforcement, INTERPOL, and international partners for helping secure the arrest and extradition.
US officials say the case highlights growing international cooperation against online fraud and romance scam networks targeting vulnerable victims.
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