The Federal Bureau of Investigations, (FBI) has confirmed the extradition of alleged Nigerian internet fraudsters, Raymond Igbalode aka Hushpuppi and his accomplice, Olalekan Jacob Ponle known as Woodberry to the US.
The Dubai Police shared this update on their official Instagram page today, July 2, after the FBI sent them a letter of appreciation for arresting and extraditing both suspects to the US.
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The Dubai Police, also disclosed that the FBI director thanked the security agency for their cooperation in ensuring the extradition of the two individuals who allegedly committed multiple cyber-crimes and money-laundering to the United States.
Recall that couple of weeks ago, Nigerian socialite and Dubai-based big boy Hushpuppi was picked up over alleged case of internet fraud.
The millionaire scammer was busted in Dubai with a special task force the UAE set after placing radar on him for multiple cybercrimes running in millions of dollars.
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The Dubai Police officially announced Hushpuppi’s extradition via a press statement which reads “The Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Christopher Wray has praised the exceptional efforts exerted by the United Arab Emirate, represented by the Dubai Police General HQ, in combating transnational organised cybercrime including the recent arrest of Raymod Igbalode Abbas, known as “Hushpuppi” and Olalekan Jacon Ponle aka “Woodberry” who were taken down in operation “Fox Hunt 2”.
The Statement continued that “Mr Wray also extended his appreciations to Dubai Police for their cooperation in extraditing the wanted criminals, who committed money-laundering and multiple-cybercrimes, to the United States”.
See the post below for how Dubai Police announced his extradition on social media.
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