The person at the center of this case
Multiple businesses (70+) and individuals defrauded in BEC scheme
Cold Case · Open - Wanted
7 years waiting · since 2019
NNAMDI ORSON BENSON
Justice for Multiple businesses (70+) and individuals defrauded in BEC scheme — the trail went cold in 2019, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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suspect
Lead #1Why did Benson choose to flee to Nigeria, and what extradition efforts have been made to bring him back to face charges?
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evidence
Lead #2What specific bank accounts did Benson provide to Richard Izuchukwu Uzuh, and can financial records trace the flow of fraudulent funds?
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contact
Lead #3Who are the co-conspirators still at large, and what is the current status of Felix Osilama Okpoh's case?
Nnamdi Orson Benson is wanted for his role in a sophisticated Business Email Compromise (BEC) scheme that defrauded over 70 U.S. businesses of more than $6 million between 2019 and his indictment. He allegedly provided bank accounts used to receive fraudulent wire transfers and conducted romance and advance fee fraud schemes. Benson was indicted in Nebraska on August 21, 2019, and is believed to be hiding in Nigeria, making his apprehension a priority for federal authorities.
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United States District Court, District of Nebraska; FBI
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clue
Lead #4What methods did Benson use to conduct romance fraud and advance fee fraud schemes, and are there additional victims beyond the 70 identified businesses?
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Official wording
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Conspiracy to Commit Wire Fraud Caution: Nnamdi Orson Benson is wanted for his alleged involvement in a Business Email Compromise (BEC) scheme that defrauded over 70 different businesses in the United States resulting in combined losses of over $6,000,000 USD. Benson allegedly provided bank accounts to Richard Izuchukwu Uzuh that were used to receive fraudulent wire transfers.
Benson also allegedly conducted romance fraud and advanced fee fraud schemes himself. On August 21, 2019, Benson, along with Felix Osilama Okpoh, was indicted in the United States District Court, District of Nebraska, Omaha, Nebraska, on charges of Conspiracy to Commit Wire Fraud.
On August 22, 2019, a federal warrant was issued for his arrest. Remarks: Benson is believed to currently reside in Nigeria.
Timeline of Events
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2019-08-21
Indictment filed
Nnamdi Orson Benson and Felix Osilama Okpoh indicted on charges of Conspiracy to Commit Wire Fraud in the United States District Court, District of Nebraska
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2019-08-22
Federal warrant issued
Arrest warrant issued for Nnamdi Orson Benson following indictment
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Case Information
Incident:August 21, 2019
Last Updated:September 10, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:August 21, 2019
Last Updated:September 10, 2026