Fraud in US: Turn yourself in voluntarily or be extradited, FG urges indicted Nigerians

The Federal government has urged Nigerians among the 80 persons
indicted by the United States for massive email fraud and money
laundering in the US to turn themselves in voluntarily or be
extradited.

The Chairman/CEO of Nigerians in Diaspora Commission
(NIDCOM),

Abike Dabiri-Erewa, who expressed sadness over the development
in a statement, expressed hope that they would be given fair
hearing.

She said her commission was deeply concerned about the news of
the court indictment of 80 persons, mainly Nigerians, in various
parts of the US.

“We acknowledge the fact that accusation does not mean guilt,
and we hope that all the accused will be given fair and speedy
trial.

“We also ask those accused in Nigeria to voluntarily turn
themselves in, to American authorities to clear their names,
without which the Nigerian government would extradite them if
relevant international treaties between the two governments are
invoked.

“While such actions ultimately have negative effect on the image
of the country, the commission, however, reiterates as it has
always done, that the actions of a few Nigerians involved in
criminal activities are not and can never be what the majority of
Nigerians represent.

“We advise and we continuously resist any stereotyping of
Nigeria and Nigerians generally.

“The commission will continue to monitor the case closely.”