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The United States Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has apprehended 25-year-old Nigerian national Oluyomi Omobolanle Bombata, widely known as ‘Bobo Chicago’ or ‘Bola Flexx,’ for allegedly orchestrating a multi-million-dollar fraud operation.
The arrest, which took place on November 20 in Illinois, follows months of investigation into cybercrimes targeting businesses and individuals.
Bombata, whose ostentatious lifestyle had earned him notoriety on social media, is accused of defrauding victims of approximately $2.8 million between June and October 2023. Court documents indicate that he exploited hacked accounts in Oklahoma, transferring over $300,000 to shell accounts and even a prominent liquor store, implicating its owner in the illicit transactions.
Authorities claim that Bombata’s fraudulent activities spanned multiple states. Before settling in Chicago, he allegedly terrorised members of the Nigerian community in Houston, Texas, with similar schemes. A warrant issued in Oklahoma ultimately led to his arrest.
The flamboyant scammer, now facing five federal charges, including wire fraud, conspiracy, and money laundering, appeared in court last week, claiming he could not afford legal representation. A public defender has since been assigned to his case.
Law enforcement officials have also detained an alleged co-conspirator, whose identity has not yet been disclosed, as investigations into the network of financial crimes continue. If convicted, Bombata could face significant prison time.
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