US Jury Convicts Nigerian-Linked Hackers in $215M Email Fraud Scheme
After a four-day trial in Toledo, Ohio, a federal jury found three suspects guilty of conspiring in a global email hacking scheme. The operation defrauded over 1,000 victims across 47 states and 19 countries, stealing more than $215 million. The fraudsters gained access to business emails, monitored communications, and sent fake invoices to lure victims into wire transfers. They laundered stolen funds through fake bank accounts, shell companies, and a Chicago money exchange. About $50 million in stolen proceeds went through cashier’s checks at one Chicago-area exchange. Investigators also seized luxury watches and a residence bought with illicit funds. More than 25 defendants have now been convicted or pleaded guilty. Sentences will be determined by the court based on each person’s role and record. Federal prosecutors led the case for the Northern District of Ohio.
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