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Oluwatobi Adegoke arraigned by EFCC for alleged vehicle import fraud
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned Oluwatobi Adegoke, a Nigerian-American, before the Special Offences Court in Ikeja, Lagos State. Adegoke faces a one-count charge of stealing related to an alleged cross-border vehicle import fraud.
Investigations by the EFCC’s Ilorin Zonal Directorate suggest Adegoke was part of a United States-based syndicate that targeted Nigerians by promising to purchase and ship luxury vehicles from the US. While residing in the United States, Adegoke allegedly used photographs of a 2024 Mercedes-Benz G63 AMG to solicit funds from prospective buyers.
While preliminary reports indicated two victims lost a combined sum exceeding $320,000, the formal charge filed in court alleges the dishonest conversion of $680,000 belonging to Ikechukwu Osita Ifeabunike in December 2024. Adegoke has pleaded not guilty to the charges.
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Economic and Financial Crimes Commission · Ikechukwu Osita Ifeabunike · Lagos State Special Offences Court · Oluwatobi Adegoke · Omosco Auto Sales LLC
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] Oluwatobi Adegoke pleaded not guilty to the charge. theglittersonline.com.ng
- [● 2 SOURCES] The formal charge alleges the dishonest conversion of $680,000 belonging to Ikechukwu Osita Ifeabunike in December 2024. theglittersonline.com.ng · thepodiummedia.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Adegoke allegedly used photographs of a 2024 Mercedes-Benz G63 AMG to defraud buyers in Nigeria while residing in the United States. theglittersonline.com.ng · thepodiummedia.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The EFCC arraigned Oluwatobi Adegoke on a one-count charge of stealing. theglittersonline.com.ng · thepodiummedia.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Adegoke was arrested in July 2026 by the Ilorin Zonal Directorate. theglittersonline.com.ng · thepodiummedia.com