The Director of the United States Federal Bureau of Investigation, Kash Patel, says six of the bureau’s most-wanted fraudsters have been captured across four continents, while its global crackdown on scam networks has resulted in the seizure of about $17bn.

Patel disclosed this in separate posts on his official X account on Sunday, highlighting the reported achievements of the FBI’s international fugitive-hunting efforts and Operation Blackout, its campaign against global scam centres.

According to Patel, the “six fugitives collectively spent more than 4,000 days on the run,” while fraud cases linked to the FBI’s Most Wanted Fraudsters list involved more than $2bn.

He said the suspects had believed that fleeing the United States and hiding abroad would put them beyond the reach of American law enforcement.

“They were wrong,” Patel wrote, adding that the FBI and its international partners would continue pursuing people accused of defrauding Americans, regardless of where they were hiding.

In a separate update on Operation Blackout, Patel said the campaign had resulted in the seizure of nearly $17bn, the arrest of hundreds of alleged scammers and the freeing of thousands of trafficked workers.

He added that more than 10,000 Americans had been warned before losing their money, helping to prevent an estimated $670m in financial losses.

“We’re not just investigating these criminal enterprises.

“We’re dismantling their networks, disrupting their finances, rescuing victims, and holding those responsible accountable,” he said.

Patel described the scam centres as criminal operations that exploit victims and target Americans through international fraud schemes.

He said the FBI would continue working with international partners to disrupt the networks and pursue those responsible.

“To every criminal organization targeting Americans: Justice will find you,” he added.

The wider operation has also involved raids on suspected scam centres, the disruption of online infrastructure used for fraud and efforts to identify people trafficked into working for criminal networks.

Based on Patel’s provision, here are the six names listed:

1. Manjit Singh Bedi

2. Elaine Agene Esco

3. Khalid Ahmed Satary

4. Herbert Leon Kimble

5. Sahid Abdullahi Ereg

6. Emylee Thai

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A 28-year-old school bus driver, Onome Ughagha, has been arrested by operatives of the Delta State Police Command for allegedly kidnapping and sexually assaulting a 14-year-old female student in Sapele.

PUNCH Metro learnt that the suspect was arrested after reportedly demanding and collecting N503,000 in ransom from the student’s father.

The spokesperson for the command, SP Bright Edafe, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday.

According to the PPRO, the incident was reported at the Sapele Area Command on Tuesday by the victim’s father, who alleged that the suspect abducted his daughter while she was preparing to leave for school.

“The suspect subsequently contacted him (the father), demanded N503,000 and threatened to kill the minor if the ransom was not paid,” the police statement added.

The statement noted that following the payment, the victim was reportedly abandoned along Oton Road, Sapele, where she was reunited with her family in a traumatised condition, with indications of sexual assault.

Upon receipt of the report, the statement added that the operatives of the Sapele Area Command immediately commenced investigations, while the victim was taken to a medical facility for examination and treatment.

The school principal and vice-principal were invited for questioning, while efforts were intensified to apprehend the suspect, who had abandoned the school bus and fled, the police further stated.

However, acting on credible intelligence, the operatives subsequently traced the suspect to his hideout in the Ajimele area of Sapele, where he was arrested on Friday.

During preliminary interrogation, he reportedly confessed to his involvement in the crime.

The spokesperson for the command affirmed that arrangements were underway to transfer the suspect to the State Criminal Investigation Department in Asaba for further investigation.

Meanwhile, the state Commissioner of Police, Samuel Erale, has condemned the incident and reiterated the command’s commitment to protecting children from all forms of violence and exploitation.

The CP assured that “investigations will be thorough and that anyone found culpable will be brought to justice.”

The police boss further called on school authorities, parents and transport operators to “exercise greater vigilance in safeguarding children,” stressing that the safety of every child entrusted to their care must remain paramount.

Source: punchng.com

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The Kogi State Police Command has commenced an investigation after a police corporal, Amos Yusuf, allegedly shot dead his female colleague, Woman Corporal Grace Onimisi, before shooting himself at the Ajaokuta ASCO Camp in the state.

A statement issued on Sunday by the Kogi State Police Command’s spokesperson, ASP Salisu Oyiza Afusat, stated that the incident was reported at 11:04pm by the Divisional Police Officer, Ajaokuta.

“Preliminary findings indicate that Corporal Amos Yusuf, who was on night duty, shot Woman Corporal Grace Onimisi and thereafter shot himself. Both officers were taken to separate medical facilities, where they were confirmed dead by medical personnel.

“Their remains have been deposited at the mortuary of ASCO Hospital,” she said.

According to her, an AK-47 rifle and four expended cartridges were recovered at the scene as exhibits.

The command noted that the case had been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department for an in-depth investigation.

“The circumstances and motive remain subjects of investigation, and the command will not speculate on matters yet to be established.

“The Commissioner of Police, Naziru Kankarofi, extends his condolences to the families, colleagues and loved ones of the deceased officers over this tragic incident.

“The command will provide verified updates as appropriate,” she added.

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