FBI Arrest Notorious Nigerian Scammer Over $2.8 million Fraud

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has arrested a notorious fraudster, Oluyomi Omobolanle Bombata, ‘Bobo Chicago,’ over his alleged involvement in a business email scam and money laundering worth $2.8 million.

According to online media, Peoples Gazette, the 25-year-old Nigerian was said to have terrorized his compatriots living in the Houston metro area in the United States (US) before fleeing to Chicago to take up residency.

Bobo Chicago, who allegedly scammed several companies and individuals out of their money, was said to have been arrested by the FBI on November 20 in Illinois, Chicago.

“Due to his extravagant lifestyle, he was arrested based on an arrest warrant issued in Oklahoma following several criminal complaints filed against him and corroborating an investigation that deemed his activities suspicious,” the report read.