A Nigerian national wanted in the United States for cyber fraud has been arrested in Quezon City, Philippines, as confirmed by the Bureau of Immigration (BI) on Monday, October 28, 2024. Ahmed Kamilu Alex, 35, was apprehended along Panay Avenue in Barangay Paligsahan on October 11, following his inclusion on the immigration blacklist for being a fugitive from justice.
Immigration Commissioner Joel Anthony Viado stated that U.S. authorities have accused Alex of conspiring with two accomplices to execute a cyber fraud scheme that involved creating fake websites mimicking legitimate U.S. government agencies during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The fraudulent operation reportedly targeted unsuspecting victims, primarily military personnel, charging them between $500 and $48,500 for processing emergency leave requests through these bogus sites.
The U.S. government has requested Alex's deportation so he can face trial for his alleged crimes.
He is currently in immigration custody at Camp Bagong Diwa in Taguig City while awaiting deportation proceedings.
Following his deportation, the BI confirmed that Alex will remain on the immigration blacklist and will be banned from re-entering the Philippines.