Nigerian nabbed fleeing Australia over alleged $5m fraud
An Australia-based Nigerian, Foluso Omole, was arrested attempting to flee Australia over an alleged $5m fraud involving the National Disability Insurance Read More: https://punchng.com/nigerian-nabbed-fleeing-australia-over-alleged-5m-fraud/
Nigerian national Foluso Omole, 38, is facing trial in Australia on charges of fraud involving the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). According to prosecutors, Omole allegedly stole $5 million over a period of six years by improperly obtaining personal information from a woman employed by the NDIS. He appeared before the Adelaide Magistrates Court on Monday, where his bail application was denied due to concerns that Omole intended to flee the country.
The court heard that Omole had purchased a one-way ticket to Nigeria prior to his arrest at Adelaide Airport. His lawyer, Mark Twiggs, disputes the allegation of flight, claiming Omole intended to travel to London on a return ticket. Omole, a dual Australian and Nigerian citizen, was working as an NDIS coordinator and operating two businesses at the time of the alleged offenses. His wife, who allegedly received the stolen funds, is also facing charges.
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