In a statement published on its website on Wednesday, the FBI disclosed that Adediran is facing multiple charges, including bank fraud, identity document fraud, and credit card fraud, linked to crimes allegedly committed in Illinois as far back as 2001.
The 56-year-old, who also goes by several aliases — Kevin Olumide Adediran, Eric O. Williams, Maxo Alexandre, Olumide Adkins, and Edward N. Anderson — is accused of attempting to cash fraudulent cheques and opening accounts with stolen identities of US citizens.
According to investigators, Adediran fled the Central District of Illinois in December 2001, just days
before his trial was due to commence. A federal arrest warrant was subsequently issued against him on 2 January 2002 for violating the conditions of his release.The FBI statement read:
“In August 2001, Adediran allegedly entered a bank in Champaign, Illinois, and attempted to retrieve funds from a deposited fraudulent cheque. He also allegedly used stolen information of United States citizens to open bank and charge accounts. Adediran fled the Central District of Illinois at the end of December 2001, shortly before his trial was set to begin.”
The agency noted that the fugitive is believed to have ties to South Florida and remains on its wanted list.
Adediran is described as being 5ft 11in tall, weighing 200 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes.
The FBI urged members of the public with credible information on his whereabouts to contact its field offices in the US or reach out to the nearest American embassy or consulate.
