FBI Offers 10,000 Reward for Nigerian Fugitive Olumide Adebiyi Adediran

Reported By David Joshua | Sele Media Africa

The U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has announced a reward of up to 10,000 (≈ ₦14‑15 million) for information leading to the arrest and conviction of Olumide Adebiyi Adediran, a Nigerian national on the FBI’s Most Wanted list. [1]

Adediran is wanted for a series of alleged offenses including bank fraud, identity document fraud, and credit card fraud, in relation to alleged schemes dating back to 2001 in Illinois, U.S. [2]

Background & Details of the Case

• Adediran reportedly fled December 2001, shortly before his federal trial was to begin in Illinois. [2]
• A federal arrest warrant was issued on January 2, 2002, after he was charged with violation of his conditions of release. [2]
• He is known to use several aliases, including Kevin Olumide Adediran, Eric O. Williams, Maxo Alexandre, Olumide Adkins, Edward N. Anderson, among others. [1]
• Described physical profile: around 5’11” (180 cm) tall, weighing about 200 lbs (≈ 91 kg), with black hair and brown eyes. He is reported to have ties to South Florida. [1]

Relevance to Nigeria & Call for Cooperation

• Although the crimes were alleged to have occurred in the U.S., Adediran is a Nigerian national. This has sparked calls for international cooperation, particularly with Nigeria’s security and immigration agencies.
• The FBI urges anyone with credible information to contact their local FBI office, U.S. Embassy/Consulate, or submit a tip through its official channels. [1]

Why This Is Significant

• The case underscores how financial crimes cross borders and how fugitives may evade capture for decades.
• The reward is a renewed effort by U.S. authorities to bring closure to long‑pending criminal cases and emphasize that fugitives cannot hide indefinitely.
• For Nigeria and many African countries, this serves as a reminder of the importance of transnational law enforcement cooperation, especially in fraud, cybercrime, and identity theft cases.

Sele Media Africa will continue to monitor updates on the case, including any arrests, extradition developments, and legal processes in Nigeria and the U.S.

Sources

• FBI official wanted poster and case summary [1]
• Punch Newspaper coverage [2]
• SaharaReporters [3]
• Guardian Nigeria reporting [4]
• ICIR Nigeria coverage [5]
• Nairametrics [6]

Citations:

1. Federal Bureau of Investigation: www.fbi.gov/wanted/wcc/olumide-adebiyi-adediran?utm_source=chatgpt.com
2. Punch Newspapers: punchng.com/fbi-places-10000-bounty-on-nigerian-wanted-for-bank-fraud/?utm_source=chatgpt.com
3. Sahara Reporters: saharareporters.com/2025/09/25/fbi-offers-n15million-reward-fugitive-nigerian-wanted-bank-and-identity-fraud?utm_source=chatgpt.com
4. The Guardian Nigeria: guardian.ng/news/nigeria/metro/fbi-offers-10000-reward-for-nigerian-on-the-run-since-2001/?utm_source=chatgpt.com
5. ICIR News: www.icirnigeria.org/fbi-offers-10000-reward-for-nigerian-fugitive-wanted-in-bank-fraud-case/?utm_source=chatgpt.com
6. nairametrics.com: nairametrics.com/2025/09/25/fbi-offers-10000-reward-for-nigerian-wanted-over-fraud-in-the-us/?utm_source=chatgpt.com

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