The person at the center of this case
Multiple businesses and individuals (70+ victims)
Cold Case · Open
7 years waiting · since 2019
NNAMDI ORSON BENSON
Justice for Multiple businesses and individuals (70+ victims) — 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 flee to Nigeria and what connections does he have there that provide safe harbor?
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evidence
Lead #2What specific bank accounts were used to receive the fraudulent wire transfers and can they be traced to identify additional conspirators?
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person
Lead #3What is the current relationship and division of roles between Benson and co-conspirator Richard Izuchukwu Uzuh?
Nnamdi Orson Benson is wanted for his role in a sophisticated Business Email Compromise scheme that defrauded over 70 U.S. businesses of more than $6 million combined. He allegedly provided bank accounts to receive fraudulent wire transfers and conducted romance and advance fee fraud schemes. Benson was indicted in August 2019 and is believed to be hiding in Nigeria, making his capture a priority for federal authorities.
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#1067
United States District Court, District of Nebraska; Federal Bureau of Investigation
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clue
Lead #4How were the 70+ targeted businesses selected and what patterns exist in the victim companies?
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Official wording
Source Narrative
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 Issued
Nnamdi Orson Benson and Felix Osilama Okpoh indicted in U.S. District Court, District of Nebraska on charges of Conspiracy to Commit Wire Fraud
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2019-08-22
Federal Warrant Issued
Arrest warrant issued for Nnamdi Orson Benson
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Case Information
Incident:August 21, 2019
Last Updated:October 30, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:August 21, 2019
Last Updated:October 30, 2026