Obinwanne Okeke, popularly known as Invictus Obi, an international fraudster, and a one time inspiration to many youths in Nigeria, as he was listed on the Forbes 30 under 30 category for his business exploits and wealth, has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for fraud to the tune of $11m, by Chief District Judge, Rebecca Smith.
Invictus Obi who is a Nigerian was jailed for involvement in a computer-based intrusion fraud scheme that caused approximately $11m in known losses to his victims, according to the judge. “Through subterfuge and impersonation, Obinwanne Okeke engaged in a multi-year global business email and computer hacking scheme that caused a staggering $11 million in losses to his victims,” said Raj Parekh, Acting U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia. Court documents reveals Okeke, 33, operated a group of companies known as the Invictus Group based in Nigeria and other countries.
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