12:0027 Oct
Nigerian Man Extradited from Benin to Face Federal Charges in $100 Million Stolen Identity Tax Scheme
USD 100,000,000
HIGH RISK
Nigeria: AML and sanctions news
In the last 90 days the radar indexed 5 official and verified items affecting Nigeria, from 2 sources. The largest share was Financial Crime (80%). The newest, from U.S. Department of Justice, was published on 27 Oct 2026.
- ITEMS, LAST 90 DAYS
- 5
- REGULATORS’ OWN NOTICES
- 3
- SOURCES
- 2
- LATEST ITEM
- 27 Oct 2026
Latest items
Regulators’ own notices (A1) and verified outlets (A2), newest first. Secondary press stays in the live feed.
16:4326 Oct
MED RISK
12:0026 Oct
Fugitive Charged in Fraud Scheme Apprehended at Logan Airport and Ordered Detained in Federal Court
1 entity
HIGH RISK
12:0019 Oct
HIGH RISK
06:0916 Oct
LOW RISK
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