Nigerian Jailed in U.S. for U.S.$ 1 Million Wire Fraud

A 27-year-old Nigerian, Fawaz Olanrewaju Animasaun, will spend the next two years in jail in the United States for defrauding East Texans and others out of nearly U.S.$1 million. He and an accoomplice were charged with identity theft and conspiracy to commit bank fraud.

Fawaz Olanrewaju Animasaun.

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