Nigerian Fraudster Bobo Chicago Apprehended in U.S. Over $2.8M Scheme

By Our Correspondent

The FBI has arrested a 25-year-old Nigerian man, Oluyomi Omobolanle Bombata, also known as “Bobo Chicago,” in Illinois for his role in a $2.8 million fraud operation.

Authorities alleged that Bombata executed business email compromise (BEC) schemes, targeting individuals and companies to divert funds fraudulently.

His activities reportedly spanned across states, with significant criminal complaints originating in Oklahoma.

The operation uncovered that Bombata laundered over $300,000 through a liquor store, implicating the store owner in the process.

His arrest highlights a broader crackdown by U.S. law enforcement on cyber-enabled financial crimes, particularly those involving BEC, which exploit vulnerabilities in corporate email systems to defraud victims.