Tag: romance_scams

Edison Man Sentenced to 51 Months for Laundering Internet Fraud Proceeds

10 Jun 2026 12:13 p.m. · Source: FBI

Edison, New Jersey man Kenny Osas Okuonghae received a 51-month prison sentence and $1.2 million restitution for laundering over $500,000 from internet scams, including romance and 'pig butchering' schemes.

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Nigerian Man Sentenced to Nearly 10 Years for $700,000 Money Laundering Scheme

26 May 2026 3:39 p.m. · Source: FBI

Charles Nnamdi Emesim received a 115-month sentence for laundering over $700,000 from 23 victims, many elderly, through various internet scams. He impersonated a "customs agent" in one romance fraud.

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