Md. U.S. Attorney: Nigerian National Extradited From France to Face Charges for His Alleged Role in a Scheme to Steal Government Benefits, Including More Than $8 Million in Federal Emergency Assistance
September 18, 2024
September 18, 2024
GREENBELT, Maryland, Sept. 18 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Maryland issued the following news release:
Newton Ofioritse Jemide, a Nigerian national, was extradited from France to the United States on September 13, 2024 to face federal charges for wire fraud and money laundering conspiracies in a scheme to fraudulently obtain federal benefits. Jemide had his initial appearance on September 16, 2024, and is currently detained pending trial.
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Newton Ofioritse Jemide, a Nigerian national, was extradited from France to the United States on September 13, 2024 to face federal charges for wire fraud and money laundering conspiracies in a scheme to fraudulently obtain federal benefits. Jemide had his initial appearance on September 16, 2024, and is currently detained pending trial.
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