Crimes: FBI announces $10,000 reward for information on Nigerian wanted for bank, other frauds

*United States’ Federal Bureau of Investigation announces a $10,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of certain Olumide Adebiyi Adediran, a Nigerian, declared wanted for bank fraud, identity document fraud, and credit card fraud in connection with alleged crimes committed in Illinois since 2001

Alexander Davis | ConsumerConnect

The United States (US) Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has announced a $10,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of Olumide Adebiyi Adediran, a Nigerian, declared wanted for multiple fraud offences.

The FBI, in a statement via its Web site Wednesday, September 24, 2025, said the 56-year-old Adediran faces charges of bank fraud, identity document fraud and credit card fraud in connection with alleged crimes committed in Illinois as far back as 2001.

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The accused Nigerian, who also goes by several aliases including Kevin Olumide Adediran, Eric O. Williams, Maxo Alexandre, Olumide Adkins, and Edward N. Anderson, is also alleged to have attempted to cash fraudulent cheques and used stolen identities of US citizens to open bank and credit accounts.

The FBI also explained that Adediran fled the Central District of Illinois December 2001, shortly before his trial was due to begin.

A Federal arrest warrant was subsequently issued January 2, 2002, for violation of the conditions of release.

The American secret Police further stated: “Olumide Adebiyi Adediran is wanted for Violation of Conditions of Release. In August of 2001, Adediran allegedly entered a bank in Champaign, Illinois, and attempted to retrieve funds from a deposited fraudulent cheque.

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“He also allegedly used stolen information of United States citizens to open bank and charge accounts.

Adediran fled the Central District of Illinois at the end of December 2001, shortly before his trial in the Central District of Illinois was set to begin on federal charges of Bank Fraud, Identification Document Fraud, and Credit Card Fraud.”

It said: “On January 2, 2002, a federal arrest warrant was issued for Adediran in the United States District Court, Central District of Illinois, Urbana, Illinois, after he was charged with Violation of Conditions of Release.”

The FBI noted that Adediran has ties to South Florida, and remains on its wanted list.

The accused person is described as being 5’11” tall, weighing 200 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes.

The agency said: “The FBI is offering a reward of up to $10,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of Olumide Adebiyi Adediran. ”

The FBI as well urged anyone with vital information about his whereabouts to contact its offices in the United States, or the nearest American embassy or consulate worldwide.