Nigerian Man Extradited From Benin to Face U.S. Charges in $100 Million Stolen Identity Tax Refund Fraud Scheme
The U.S. Department of Justice announced on October 27 that Akinade Adedeji Raheem, a Nigerian national, has been extradited from Benin to the United States to face federal charges in the Northern District of Georgia for his alleged role in a stolen identity tax refund fraud scheme involving $100 million. (GSM, based on a press release from the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Northern District of Georgia)
According to the Justice Department, Raheem is accused of taking part in a scheme that used stolen identities to file fraudulent tax returns and claim federal refunds, with the alleged fraud totaling about $100 million. He was turned over to U.S. authorities in Benin and transported to the United States, where he will appear in federal court.
The Justice Department emphasized that the charges in an indictment are merely allegations, and that the defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty in court. Further proceedings will be scheduled by the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia.
Source: GSM · USA (original Chinese edition)
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