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US govt declares two Nigerians wanted

The United States government has declared two Nigerian men, Ezechukwu Ohaka and Tayo Muyiwa Olukoya wanted over separate allegations involving Medicare fraud and drug-related offences. According to the US Department of Homeland Security, DHS, Ohaka is accused of submitting fraudulent claims worth more than $3.1 million to Medicare alongside alleged co-conspirators. “Ezechukwu Ohaka (57) is […] US…

US govt declares two Nigerians wanted

The United States government has declared two Nigerian men wanted for alleged crimes, according to recent reports. Ezechukwu Ohaka, 57, is accused of submitting fraudulent Medicare claims totaling more than $3.1 million, along with alleged co-conspirators. Ohaka, through his Houston-based company, Luant & Odera, Inc., allegedly billed for medically unnecessary power wheelchairs, motorized scooters, and wheelchair accessories.

Additionally, the US Drug Enforcement Administration has declared 57-year-old Tayo Muyiwa Olukoya, also known as Uncle, wanted for conspiracy to possess and distribute controlled substances. These men are now subjects of a federal manhunt.

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