A United States-based Nigerian, Opeyemi Olujobi, and his wife, Jennie Davidson, are facing up to 50 years in prison following their arrest over an alleged credit card fraud scheme in New York.
A report by PUNCH Metro on Wednesday cited a statement by the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Jay Clayton, which said that Olujobi and his wife were arrested in Poughkeepsie and were expected to appear before a U.S. Magistrate Judge in White Plains.
Tantita’s war on oil theft: The Niger Delta enforcer that won’t back down, By Ainofenokhai Isa
Clayton said that the duo allegedly used stolen identities to fraudulently access hundreds of credit card accounts and carried out unauthorised purchases amounting to over $500,000.
He noted that the defendants were part of a conspiracy that targeted numerous victims through identity theft and account takeovers.
Stay ahead with the latest updates! Join The ConclaveNG on WhatsApp and Telegram for real-time news alerts, breaking stories, and exclusive content delivered straight to your phone. Don’t miss a headline — subscribe now!
