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The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has filed a civil forfeiture complaint against a Nigerian national, Ehiremen Aigbokhan, over a $250,000 fraud connected to former U.S. President Donald Trump’s inauguration fund.
According to U.S. authorities, Aigbokhan and his team tricked a donor who had intended to support Trump’s Inaugural Committee. The scam, investigators say, was pulled off using a technique known as Business Email Compromise (BEC) — a common method used by cybercriminals to send emails that appear genuine, but are in fact fake and deceptive.
Through this fraudulent email, the donor was allegedly misled into transferring the large sum, which was later routed through cryptocurrency transactions.
The FBI tracked the movement of the funds and found evidence linking the suspect to Lagos, Nigeria, where he is believed to reside. Efforts are currently underway to arrest him and recover the stolen money.
This news comes as the United States Embassy in Lagos and Abuja remains closed in observance of America’s Independence Day (July 4th).
The case has drawn wide attention due to its connection with a former U.S. president’s political event and the growing trend of online scams originating from Nigeria.
Authorities have warned donors and individuals involved in high-profile transactions to be more vigilant, especially when handling large sums of money electronically.
Further updates are expected as the FBI works with international partners to bring the accused to justice.
