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Most Wanted Fugitives

Onoriode Ezewu

Wanted For: Concealment Money Laundering


Description

Date(s) of Birth Used: 10/24/1987
Place of Birth: Nigeria
Hair: Black
Eyes: Brown
Height: 5’11”
Weight: 202 pounds
Sex: Male
Race: Black
Occupation: —
Nationality: —
NCIC: C455701240
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REMARKS

Ezewu is believed to be residing in Nigeria.

CAUTION

In January 2021, Ezewu was charged with 15 counts of concealment money laundering tied to fraudulent UI and Pandemic Unemployment Assistance claims filed using stolen identities, in a scheme exceeding $1 million that also touched SBA's Economic Injury Disaster Loan program. 

Following his arrest and initial appearance, Ezewu violated the conditions of his pre-trial release and an arrest warrant was issued.

If you have any information concerning this case, please reach out DOL-OIG at 1-800-347-3756 or Office of Inspector General - U.S. Department of Labor.

Field Office: Altanta

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