US Court Sentences Nigerian for 11 Years Over Money Laundering and Passport Scam
Chukwunonso Obiora, a 36-year-old Nigerian national, has been sentenced to 11 years in prison for his involvement in money laundering and passport fraud conspiracies. U.S. District Judge Indira Talwani also ordered Obiora to pay over $3.3 million in restitution and forfeiture.
In June 2024, Obiora pleaded guilty to charges of passport fraud conspiracy and money laundering conspiracy. He was arrested in October 2023 in Atlanta, Georgia, and indicted in January 2024.
Obiora’s sentencing underscores the U.S. government’s commitment to combating financial crimes and passport fraud.