Fraud Suspect ‘Ezeego’ Extradited to U.S. in $100m Scam Case

Osondu Victor Igwilo, popularly called “Ezeego King of the Boys,” has been flown from Nigeria to the United States. His transfer took place at Kuje Custodial Centre in Abuja on Monday. Igwilo was arrested by the EFCC in 2022 over allegations of fraud, money laundering and identity theft. U.S. authorities claim he masterminded an advance-fee fraud network worth about $100 million. He will face charges including wire fraud, money laundering and aggravated identity theft in an American court. International investigations into the scheme are ongoing.

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