The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has apprehended a Nigerian man, Oluyomi Omobolanle Bombata, popularly known as Bobo Chicago, for allegedly defrauding individuals and businesses of $2.8 million.
Bobo Chicago was arrested on November 20 in Illinois, Chicago, and now faces charges including wire fraud, conspiracy to commit wire fraud, money laundering, and unlawful monetary transactions.
Investigations revealed that his fraudulent operations primarily targeted Nigerians residing in the Houston metro area before he relocated to Chicago.
Federal agents traced over $300,000 of the stolen funds to a popular liquor store.
Known for living lavishly under the alias “Bola Flexx,” Bobo Chicago is awaiting transfer to Oklahoma, where he will face trial.
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Authorities have also detained his co-conspirator, whose identity has not been disclosed.
Bobo Chicago’s arrest adds to the growing list of Nigerians currently facing criminal charges or serving prison sentences abroad.
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