FBI has extradited a Nigerian from South Africa for wire fraud against a corporation based in the United States.
He is accused of sending a fake email to a computer services company in Tulsa using a fraudulently obtained identity.
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Sunday Daniel Ganyo, 37, a Nigerian national, appeared in federal court for the first time Friday after being extradited from South Africa in connection with a 2020 federal criminal complaint claiming his involvement in a cyber fraud conspiracy targeting businesses in Tulsa and North Carolina.
Ganyo is accused of conspiracy, transportation of stolen goods, means of identification fraud, trafficking in fake means of identification, identity theft conspiracy and attempt, aggravated identity theft, mail fraud, wire fraud, and other offences.
“Identity theft and computer fraud have long-term financial consequences for victims and society,” said U.S. Attorney Clinton Johnson.
“We are committed to bringing cyber criminals who target Oklahoma businesses to justice, even if they hide behind stolen identities around the world and operate in cyberspace.”
“The FBI has a long history of protecting American businesses from these types of schemes and bringing those responsible to justice, no matter where they are located,” said FBI Special Agent in Charge Edward J. Grey in Oklahoma City.
“I’m grateful for the South African authorities’ dedicated cooperation in locating and arresting Mr. Ganyo so that he can face charges here in Oklahoma.”
According to court filings, Ganyo is accused of sending a faked email to a computer services company in Tulsa using a fraudulently obtained identity and arranging the purchase of nearly $400,000 in Microsoft Surface Pro Tablets.
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The bogus email was successful, and an order was completed and dispatched to a Raleigh, North Carolina-based company.
Ganyo is accused of sending a second faked email to the North Carolina company, impersonating the Tulsa company, claiming the order was incorrect and that the cargo will be retrieved.
