In a significant bust, the FBI arrested a Nigerian cybercriminal known as “Bobo Chicago,” allegedly responsible for a $2.8 million business email compromise (BEC) scheme.
The scam, which involved sophisticated techniques like phishing, domain spoofing, and malware, targeted businesses across the globe.
Victims from New York and Texas were among the key targets. After being extradited from Nigeria, Bobo Chicago now faces serious charges in the U.S., with sentencing yet to be determined.
The FBI arrested a Nigerian fraudster, “Bobo Chicago,” tied to a $2.8M BEC scam.
The operation involved sophisticated tactics like phishing, malware, and domain spoofing, leading to massive financial losses for businesses in New York and Texas.
The suspect has been extradited from Nigeria and faces serious charges in the U.S. Sentencing is awaited.
The case underscores growing international efforts to tackle cybercrime.
