Oluseun Omole, a Nigerian residing in Texas, has been convicted of engaging in a series of online frauds that cheated American citizens out of over $12 million in goods, announced Damian Williams, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York. Omole was found guilty of conspiracy to commit wire fraud, a charge that carries a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison.
According to Williams, Omole was a key player in an organized criminal group known as “Enterprise,” operating mainly out of Nigeria. The group orchestrated various online scams, including marketplace scams where victims were deceived into sending consumer electronics based on fraudulent claims of payment. Romance scams were also part of the operation, wherein Enterprise members feigned romantic interest to gain victims’ trust and consequently their valuables.
Furthermore, the group posted fictitious job listings online, asking prospective employees to send electronic devices as part of the employment process. The goods, primarily high-end electronics like smartphones, laptops, and tablets, were then funneled through Omole’s business, Tobylink Impressions, repackaged, and shipped to associates in Nigeria.
During his trial, Omole pled guilty before Judge Katharine Parker. His fraudulent operations spanned from February 2018 to March 2023, during which he received goods worth millions and shipped them overseas in exchange for substantial amounts of money.
As part of his plea agreement, Omole has agreed to pay restitution and forfeit a significant amount of U.S. currency along with other seized items. His sentencing is scheduled for July 30, 2024, by U.S. District Judge Jesse Furman.
Williams emphasized that this case serves as a stern warning to others involved in similar fraudulent schemes, highlighting the severe consequences of such criminal activities.
