FBI Busts Nigerian Tech Queen's Multi-Million Dollar Fraud Ring

FBI Arrests Nigerian Tech Queen in Multi-Million Dollar Fraud Case The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has arrested a Nigerian woman, identified as Safia Ademashi, on charges of defrauding the US government of millions of dollars. The arrest, made in April 2025, is part of a larger investigation into an international cybercrime syndicate. Ademashi, described by some as a "tech queen," allegedly created fake websites mimicking legitimate US government sites to divert funds. The scheme operated from September 2021 to February 2023, resulting in losses of at least $965,000 from one Kentucky city alone. A second suspect, Samuel Kwado, a Ghanaian national, was also arrested in connection with the case. Both are believed to be part of a larger criminal network. "She was apprehended in April 2025," stated Ameboplug, a Nigerian news/storyteller who reported on the case. "They created fake websites, US websites, and then they diverted funds into that website." Ademashi faces up to 20 years imprisonment. The FBI investigation continues to unravel the full extent of the syndicate's activities and identify other potential victims. The case highlights the growing threat of transnational cybercrime and the challenges faced by law enforcement in combating these sophisticated schemes. The successful apprehension of Ademashi and Kwado offers a glimmer of hope in the ongoing fight against online fraud.