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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE A1 FINANCIAL CRIME HIGH RISK Published 27 Oct 2026 at 12:00 UTC, affecting US, NG, BJ

DOJ: Nigerian Man Extradited from Benin to Face Federal Charges in $100 Million Stolen Identity Tax Scheme

Akinade Adedeji Raheem, a Nigerian citizen, was extradited from Benin and arraigned on federal charges for allegedly conspiring to file fraudulent tax returns seeking over $100 million using stolen identities.

Prepared automatically by complead Research from U.S. Department of Justice, published 27 Oct 2026.

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What happened

Akinade Adedeji Raheem, a Nigerian citizen, was extradited from Benin and arraigned on federal charges for allegedly conspiring to file fraudulent tax returns seeking over $100 million using stolen identities.

What compliance teams should check

  • Review exposure to stolen identity tax refund schemes
  • Enhance controls for detecting fraudulent tax filings
  • Monitor extradition cases for cross-border financial crime risks
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FROM THE NOTICE Akinade Adedeji Raheem, a Nigerian citizen who allegedly conspired to file fraudulent tax returns seeking over $100 million in refunds using stolen identities, was arraigned yesterday on federal fraud, money laundering, and aggravated identity theft charges after his extradition from Benin. U.S. Department of Justice, 27 Oct 2026, 12:00 UTC, justice.gov

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