Washington D.C., United States — The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has announced a $10,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of Nigerian national Olumide Adebiyi Adediran. The 56-year-old is wanted in the United States on multiple fraud charges stemming from alleged crimes committed in Illinois beginning in 2001.
In a statement published on Wednesday, September 25, 2025, the Bureau confirmed that Mr. Adediran is facing federal charges including bank fraud, identity document fraud, and credit card fraud. He is accused of attempting to cash fraudulent cheques and using the stolen identities of U.S. citizens to illegally open bank and credit accounts.
Fugitive Fled Before Trial
The FBI stated that Mr. Adediran, who is known to use several aliases including Kevin Olumide Adediran, Eric O. Williams, and Maxo Alexandre, fled the Central District of Illinois in December 2001, just before his scheduled trial.
A federal arrest warrant was issued on January 2, 2002, after he violated the conditions of his release. The statement detailed the charges, noting that in August 2001, Adediran allegedly entered a bank in Champaign, Illinois, and attempted to retrieve funds from a deposited fraudulent check. The FBI is urging the public to provide any information that could lead to his capture.
