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Nigeria: Obinwanne Okeke Appeals Against 10-Year Jail Term in U.S.
Premium Times, 27 February 2021
Mr Okeke, who had waived his right of appeal in his plea agreement with the U.S. authorities, makes a dramatic u-turn. Read more »
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Nigeria: Obinwanne Okeke Barred From Jobs That Grant Access to Money, Bank Accounts
Premium Times, 25 February 2021
The U.S. court also says the internationally renowned entrepreneur must not hold positions involving investments. Read more »
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Nigeria: How U.S. Will Recover $10.7m Restitution From Obinwanne Okeke
Premium Times, 25 February 2021
Court documents show how the money will be recovered from Mr Okeke and distributed to three victims. Read more »
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Nigeria: Obinwanne Okeke to Restitute $10.7million, Forfeits Golden Wedding Ring, Cars to U.S Govt
Premium Times, 24 February 2021
Mr Okeke conceded to signed restitution and forfeiture agreements as part of a plea bargain deal he had with U.S authorities. Read more »
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Nigeria: Obinwanne Okeke to Undergo Treatment for 'Fraud Mentality, Drug Abuse'
Premium Times, 19 February 2021
The treatment is part of the rehabilitation exercise imposed on him by the U.S. court in addition to jail term and restitution. Read more »
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Nigeria: Timeline - From Forbes to Jail: Journey of Obinwanne Okeke to Prison
Premium Times, 17 February 2021
The timeline highlights the milestones in the 18-month journey of 33-year-old, also known as Obi Invictus, from his arrest in August 2019 to his imprisonment on Tuesday. Read more »
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Nigeria: Obinwanne Okeke Sentenced to Prison for $11 Million Global Fraud Scheme
Premium Times, 17 February 2021
Obinwanne Okeke was on Tuesday sentenced in the United States to 10 years in prison for his involvement in a computer-based intrusion fraud scheme that caused approximately $11… Read more »