A Nigerian conman has named a Kenyan who assisted him in a 1.1 billion filth operation that targeted US corporations. He has already entered a guilty plea to the charges in court.
Ramon Abbas alias Hushpuppi, who is also known for his flamboyant social media posts, particularly on Instagram, said that one Kenyan named Abdul, 28, played a role in the crime.
Abdul, who worked as a consultant and banker, might help a Qatari businessman obtain a loan for the construction of schools in Qatar, according to him.
Abdul impersonated a banker by playing the character of Malik, an international banker located in New York City, according to his statements turned over to a US court.
As a result, US investigators may soon travel to Kenya in pursuit of Abdul, who was reportedly also engaged in the transactions.
He also named Vincent, who reportedly played a role in the scheme by facilitating it with fake narratives and coordinating the establishment of phony bank websites and phone banking lines.
Hushpuppi also admitted that he was involved in a plot to defraud the Qatari investor of ksh1.1 million.
Over Ksh2.6 million was engaged in Hushpuppi’s scams.
Although he claimed to be a real estate mogul, he was often photographed in his room at the Palazzo Versace Hotel in Dubai.
He was captured in July 2020 by Federal Bureau of Investigation agents and brought to the United States.
