Nigerian, Matthew Akande, ordered to pay $1.39m after U.S. tax fraud conviction

Nairametrics | 22-02-2026 09:37pm |

Nigerian national Matthew Akande has been sentenced to eight years in prison and ordered to pay $1.39 million in restitution for his involvement in a U.S. tax fraud scheme. The development was confirmed via an X post on the official FBI Cyber Division handle on Saturday, citing statements from U.S. authorities. Akande, 37, was extradited

Stay Updated with the Latest News!

Don't miss out on breaking stories and in-depth articles.