Nigerian Man Sentenced to Over Nine Years in US for Internet Fraud, Money Laundering

Nigerian Man Sentenced to Over Nine Years in US for Internet Fraud, Money Laundering

A Nigerian national based in the United States, Charles Emesim, has been sentenced to 115 months in prison for his involvement in a large-scale internet fraud and money laundering scheme.

Emesim, a resident of Newark, New Jersey, was sentenced by United States District Judge Robert Weir after being convicted for conspiracy to commit money laundering linked to multiple online and telephone-enabled scams.

According to a statement released on Thursday by the [U.S. Department of Justice](https://www.justice.gov?utm_source=chatgpt.com), the 53-year-old participated in fraudulent activities spanning more than a decade, from December 2013 to June 2024.

Investigators said the schemes included romance scams, government impersonation scams, lottery scams, investment fraud, inheritance scams, and fake medical expense schemes designed to deceive victims across the United States.

Authorities disclosed that Emesim operated at least 17 bank accounts either in his personal name or through companies identified as Chadon Export and Chadon Trucking.

The Department of Justice stated that at least 23 victims from different parts of the United States were tricked into sending more than $700,000 through mailed cash, cashier’s checks, money transfers, and direct bank deposits.

Prosecutors said the funds were laundered through various financial transactions connected to the fraudulent operations.

The sentencing forms part of ongoing efforts by US authorities to crack down on cybercrime, internet fraud, and transnational financial crimes targeting vulnerable individuals online.

Nigerian Man Sentenced to Over Nine Years in US for Internet Fraud, Money Laundering