FBI Arrests Nigerian Fraudster ‘Bobo Chicago’ Over $2.8 Million Scam

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has arrested 25-year-old Oluyomi Omobolanle Bombata, also known as “Bobo Chicago,” over an alleged $2.8 million email scam and money laundering operation.

Bombata, who previously resided in the Houston metro area before moving to Chicago, now faces five charges, including wire fraud, conspiracy, and illegal monetary transactions.

Authorities traced $2.8 million in fraudulent funds to Bombata, with over $300,000 reportedly transferred to a prominent liquor store, implicating the store owner in the scheme.

The arrest took place in Chicago on November 20, following an investigation triggered by Bombata’s lavish lifestyle.

Federal agents had secured an arrest warrant in Oklahoma after numerous criminal complaints linked him to suspicious activities.

“Due to his extravagant lifestyle, he was arrested based on an arrest warrant issued in Oklahoma following several criminal complaints filed against him and corroborating an investigation that deemed his activities suspicious.

“The agents further found that he transferred over $300,000 of alleged fraudulent funds to a popular liquor store in the U.S., implicating the store owner,” the report read.

Bombata’s operations allegedly involved hacking into accounts of businesses and individuals within the Eastern District of Oklahoma.

Bobo Chicago’s accomplice is also in custody, as confirmed by law enforcement.

KanyiDaily recalls that the FBI previously declared a Nigerian-based man Chidozie Collins Obasi, wanted for defrauding the State of New York State $31 million.