6 Nigerian Socialites Nabbed By U.S FBI For $100 Million Covid-19 Relief Internet Fraud.

Another major Covid-19 Money Heist has rocked the USA and it's just all juicy of a news involving Nigerian internet criminals.

According to reports making rounds, is that Dubai based Nigerian Socialites "big boys" Hushpuppi and his Gang have been ambushed and arrested by Interpol and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) in Dubai.

Remember at some point when being suspected to be a fraudster, Hushpuppi once said he is into real estate when his friend Mompha was arrested by the Nigerian government's EFCC for internet fraud, but it is yet unknown as there are speculations that this is connected to the $35 million ventilator scam against the United States.

Moreso, it's official that about 5 mainstream popular Nigerian Socialites have been Nabbed by the world's top anti financial crimes agencies, the FBI and Interpol.

Known to live a ver flashy life, Hushpuppi, in his 30's is one socialite who's name rings a bell. But the source of his wealth has been most questionable. Over the years, he has amassed landed properties, flashy cars and even private plane. He was the main head to the team of six arrested.

According to the story that's trending, the U.S INTERPOL apprehended Ray Hushpuppi and his team for exploiting the pandemic and taking money that was supposed to go to unemployed Americans. They were reportedly scamming and laundered over $100s of millions since the pandemic.

On March 16, the attorney general issued a memorandum on Fraud in connection with COVID-19. On May 19, 2020, a video from CBS evening news reported the story of how the United State Secret Service is investing a Multi Million-dollar fraud scheme lead by a criminal organization with ties to Nigeria.

They have a special programming tool used to hack emails and monitor big transactions going on between companies. They got wind of the discussion between the US government and the manufacturer through an email hack and waited till it was time for payments to be made. All they did was intercept the email from the manufacturer and smartly entered their own account number without the knowledge of both parties.  

After this deal went through, Hushpuppi bought a 2021 Rolls Royce Cullinan worth over $500,000 and also a Villa; this purchase triggered the US authorities as they have been trying to track down a number of internet fraudsters who have been on million dollar scam deals for some years now. 

The Interpol and FBI stormed their plush abode in the United Arab Emirates and arrested both Hushpuppi and Woodberry. They have been flown to Washington to answer for their crimes.  

As the case soldiers on, he should have at the back of his mind that a single charge of wire fraud is 20 years in jail, now imagine how many wire fraud charges awaits him in the US.

Amongst the Culprits are the four below as revealed by Nigerian investigative journalist, Dr. Kemi Olunloyo;

Wood-berry

Woodberry is a close associate of Hushpuppi, he also resides in Dubai where he was also allegedly along with others.

Efe Martins

Efe is another big boy who flaunt his lifestyle full of luxury on Instagram. He is a neighbor to Hushpuppi, they live in the same Pallazo Versace Apartments where they were both arrested.

PAC

Pac is another Nigerian Dubai based money man who is always flashy on Instagram. Pac, just like his colleagues constantly show off his wealthy living.

Tony

Tony is also a Nigerian and was also arrested with the rest of the team. 

Sean the Escaper

Sean was also arrested and he is PA to HushPuppi. He is described as his right hand man and an errand boy. They live together in the same apartment. 

According to a video that’s begun circulating social media, the Nigerian big boys were allegedly surrounded by the International police and FBI on the grounds of being fraud suspects.

It’s been shared by insiders that the socialites were arrested today, 02:00pm Dubai time.

As of this moment, details of their arrest are still sketchy but insiders who are close to the big boys in the United Arab Emirates city confirm that they were indeed apprehended by the authorities.

Here's the video

https://twitter.com/i/status/1270484997133172737

Nigerians keep destroying their reputation in diaspora and this has and will still caused them so much more.

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