CBI Nabs Fleeing Nigerian National, Proclaimed Offender in Long-Running Email Fraud Case
(Judicial Quest News Network)
Delhi,5th March,2025. The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has successfully apprehended Adia Okoh, a proclaimed offender and Nigerian national, in connection with an ongoing investigation into a major email fraud case. Okoh was arrested following a tip-off regarding his attempted escape from India.
The case, initially registered on January 27, 2012, involves fraudulent activities carried out via email. The complainant had received a deceptive message on June 17, 2011, claiming to have won GBP 7,50,000 from the Orthodox Church Foundation. The fraudsters requested the complainant’s personal information and sought a transfer of Rs. 16,700 to a State Bank of India account.
While co-accused Osin Daniel was arrested earlier, Okoh had evaded capture. A chargesheet was filed against both Okoh and Daniel (also known as Ogbebor Emmanuel Richard) on December 13, 2015. In 2016, the Chief Metropolitan Magistrate, Tis Hazari Court, New Delhi, declared Okoh a proclaimed offender and issued Look Out Circulars (LOCs) against him.
Okoh’s escape plan was foiled when he was detained at Mumbai airport while attempting to flee the country. The accused has now been brought to Delhi on transit remand and will face legal proceedings at the Rouse Avenue Courts in New Delhi.
