A Nigerian, Amechi Colvis Amuegbunam, in the U.S. on a student visa has
been sentenced in Dallas, Texas by U.S. District Judge Ed Kinkeade to 46
months in prison and ordered to pay $615,555.12 in restitution.
Amuegbunam, 30, who said he was from Lagos,was jailed for his role in what has become known as a “Business Email Compromise” (BEC) scheme, announced U.S. Attorney John Parker of the Northern District of Texas.
The Nigerian pleaded guilty in March 2017 to one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud. He has been in custody since the time of his arrest in August 2015.
Amuegbunam, 30, who said he was from Lagos,was jailed for his role in what has become known as a “Business Email Compromise” (BEC) scheme, announced U.S. Attorney John Parker of the Northern District of Texas.
The Nigerian pleaded guilty in March 2017 to one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud. He has been in custody since the time of his arrest in August 2015.