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FBI Moves to Seize Property of Nigerian Fraudster Over Trump Inauguration Scam

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05 Jul 2025 — 1 min read

U.S. President, Donald Trump and his Veep during an inauguration

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has filed a civil forfeiture complaint to seize assets linked to a Lagos-based fraudster, Ehiremen Aigbokhan, who is accused of stealing over ₦460 million (approximately \$300,000) meant for the 2025 inauguration of U.S. President Donald Trump. According to court filings, Aigbokhan masterminded a sophisticated wire fraud operation that tricked officials into diverting the funds into accounts he controlled. The FBI alleges that the stolen money was intended for logistics and protocol arrangements surrounding the high-profile presidential event.

Investigations revealed that Aigbokhan used fake documents and forged identities to impersonate top-level American officials and contractors. He allegedly created a network of shell companies and manipulated online systems to process and withdraw funds through cryptocurrency exchanges and foreign bank accounts. U.S. authorities tracked the illicit financial trail across several continents, with leads pointing to expensive real estate and luxury vehicles purchased in Nigeria.

The FBI is now seeking to seize Aigbokhan’s properties in Lagos, including a mansion and luxury SUV, as part of its efforts to recover the stolen funds. The complaint, filed in a U.S. District Court, marks a significant step in holding international cybercriminals accountable. Aigbokhan is reportedly still at large, and the Bureau has issued a public appeal for information leading to his arrest. This case highlights the growing reach of online fraud schemes and the U.S. government's intensified push to clamp down on transnational financial crimes.

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Mr. Beautiful Sworn in as Member of Creative Arts Agency Governing Board

NCA Threatens Suspension of Multichoice Ghana Licence Over “Exploitative” DStv Pricing