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RE: Raymond "Hushpuppi" Igbalodely And Woodberry Arrested By Interpol In Dubai - Edoman - 07-03-2020 US Federal prosecutors officially charge Hushpuppi for fraud. Faces 20 years in US prison Ramon Olorunwa Abbas a.k.a. “Ray Hushpuppi” now faces a statutory maximum sentence of 20 years in a US federal prison after being extradited from Dubai to the United States. In a statement released by the US Department of Justice, the suspected Nigerian fraudster was accused of conspiring to launder hundreds of millions of dollars from business email compromise (BEC) frauds and other scams, including schemes targeting a U.S. law firm, a foreign bank and an English Premier League soccer club. Hushpuppi made his initial U.S. court appearance this morning in Chicago, and he is expected to be transferred to Los Angeles in coming weeks. Federal prosecutors who filed a criminal complaint filed on June 25, alleged that the suspected Nigerian fraudster is "one of the leaders of a transnational network that facilitates computer intrusions, fraudulent schemes (including BEC schemes), and money laundering, targeting victims around the world in schemes designed to steal hundreds of millions of dollars". It was also alleged that Hushpuppi finances his opulent lifestyle of designer clothes, wearing expensive watches, posing in or with luxury cars and charter jets through crime. The statement partly read; Quote:"BEC schemes as often involving a computer hacker gaining unauthorized access to a business’ email account, blocking or redirecting communications to and/or from that email account, and then using the compromised email account or a separate fraudulent email account to communicate with personnel from a victim company and to attempt to trick them into making an unauthorized wire transfer. Hushpuppi and his suspected co-conspirators were accused of spearheading a BEC scheme that defrauded a client of a New York-based law firm out of approximately $922,857 in October 2019. Abbas and co-conspirators allegedly tricked one of the law firm’s paralegals into wiring money intended for the client’s real estate refinancing to a bank account that was controlled by them. He was also accused of conspiring to launder funds stolen in a $14.7 million cyber-heist from a foreign financial institution in February 2019, in which the stolen money was sent to bank accounts around the world. Abbas allegedly provided a co-conspirator with two bank accounts in Europe which he expected to receive €5 million (about $5.6 million) in each. The suspected Nigerian fraudster also allegedly conspired to launder hundreds of millions of dollars from other fraudulent schemes and computer intrusions, including one scheme to steal £100 million (approximately $124 million) from an English Premier League soccer club, the complaint alleges. This case is being prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorneys Anil J. Antony and Joseph B. Woodring of the Cyber and Intellectual Property Crimes Section. If convicted of conspiracy to engage in money laundering, Abbas would face a statutory maximum sentence of 20 years in federal prison. b RE: Raymond "Hushpuppi" Igbalodely And Woodberry Arrested By Interpol In Dubai - Edoman - 07-04-2020 Football fans react after Hushpuppi was accused of conspiring to steal £100 million from an English Premier League club The "English Premier League" is currently trending on Twitter and this is after Ramon Olorunwa Abbas a.k.a. “Ray Hushpuppi” was accused of conspiring to steal £100 million from a club in the UK. The Federal prosecutors who filed a criminal complaint on June 25, alleged that Hushpuppi is "one of the leaders of a transnational network that facilitates computer intrusions, fraudulent schemes (including BEC schemes), and money laundering, targeting victims around the world in schemes designed to steal hundreds of millions of dollars". In a statement released by the US Department of Justice, the suspected Nigerian fraudster was accused of conspiring to launder hundreds of millions of dollars from other fraudulent schemes and computer intrusions, including one scheme to steal £100 million (approximately $124 million) from an English Premier League soccer club. Read here The suspected Nigerian fraudster who was recently extradited from Dubai to the United States made his first court appearance this morning in Chicago, and he is expected to be transferred to Los Angeles in the coming weeks. If convicted of conspiracy to engage in money laundering, Hushpuppi would face a statutory maximum sentence of 20 years in federal prison. Football fans are reacting with shock on Twitter with many wondering which of the English Premier League soccer clubs nearly became victim of fraud Read their tweets below . b RE: Raymond "Hushpuppi" Igbalodely And Woodberry Arrested By Interpol In Dubai - Edoman - 07-04-2020 Hushpuppi and co-conspirators accused of stealing over $16m. See charge sheet which captured phone conversations with his alleged gang members after each hit LIB has obtained the charge sheet which gave an insight on some of the charges suspected Nigerian fraudster, Hushpuppi is facing in the United States. LIB reported earlier today that Hushpuppi who faces a statutory maximum sentence of 20 years in a US federal prison if convicted, made his initial U.S. court appearance this morning in Chicago. In the affidavit prepared by FBI Special Agent Andrew John Innocenti, the suspected Nigerian fraudster and his co-conspirators were accused of stealing over $16m. The affidavit made in support of a criminal complaint and an arrest warrant for Hushpuppi, also captured phone conversations between him and his co-conspirators after each business email compromise (BEC) fraud they allegedly perpetrated. They were also accused of attempting to dupe a Premier League Club of £100m. It also captured photos of Hushpuppi's luxurious lifestyle which was allegedly financed by proceeds of crimes he allegedly perpetrated. Read through below; 7 RE: Raymond "Hushpuppi" Igbalodely And Woodberry Arrested By Interpol In Dubai - Edoman - 07-04-2020 Quote:Hushpuppi Faces Up To 20 Years Imprisonment In US https://m.guardian.ng/news/hushpuppi-faces-20-year-jail-term-in-us-official/ RE: Raymond "Hushpuppi" Igbalodely And Woodberry Arrested By Interpol In Dubai - Edoman - 07-05-2020 Hushpuppi reportedly hires former Michael Jackson’s lawyer, Mark Geragos Dubai-based Nigerian socialite and recently arrested fraudster, Ramon Olorunwa Abbas popularly known as Hushpuppi has reportedly hired Mark Geragos, ex-lawyer of pop star, Michael Jackson as the head of his legal team. In a post made on social media by Nigerian music producer-turned artiste Samklef, he confidently confirmed that Mark will be backing Hushpuppi legally. He also promised to keep his followers updated. Samklef wrote on his page; “Mark Geragos is Hushpuppi lawyer. Former Micheal Jackson lawyer This movie go sweet pass Netflix… he might not even spend all his time.. he will work with the government. And regain his freedom. Will be giving u guys update. #samklefblogginaire” VIEW SAMKLEF’s POST HERE It could be recalled that after the arrest of Mr Abbas in June by Dubai Police alongside his friend, Woodberry and 10 other accomplices, they were confirmed to have been extradited to United States and handed over to FBI. In an official statement released by United States Department of Justice, Hushpuppi arrived in Chicago Thursday evening, July 2 to face criminal charges alleging he conspired to launder hundreds of millions of dollars from business email compromise (BEC) frauds and other scams, including schemes targeting a U.S. law firm, a foreign bank and an English Premier League soccer club. He was also reported to be on Wanted list of 47 countries. According to Nigerian investigative journalist, Kemi Olunloyo, reliable sources in the InterPol and FBI has now said that 47 countries of the world are currently fighting for Hushpuppi’s custody. RE: Raymond "Hushpuppi" Igbalodely And Woodberry Arrested By Interpol In Dubai - Edoman - 07-05-2020 Hushpuppi Responsible For Diverting Money From SS Lazio It has just been reported on Brila FM sports radio that Hushpuppy and his gang were responsible for the widely published scam on SS Lazio in 2018, diverting payment of £2 million meant for Feyenoord. They stated: Quote:The FBI has revealed that it was Ray hushpuppi and his gang who were responsible for the £2m scam perpetuated on SS Lazio in a payment intended for Feyenoord for Stephan de Vrij. https://www.facebook.com/889brilafm/photos/a.162458160489411/3205296539538876/?type=3 RE: Raymond "Hushpuppi" Igbalodely And Woodberry Arrested By Interpol In Dubai - Edoman - 07-06-2020 Hushpuppi's prison details revealed in the Bureau of Prisons website The Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) website allows the public to check prisoner's details and Nigerians have gone on the site to search out Hushpuppi's details. Recall that Hushpuppi, whose birth name is Ramon Olorunwa Abbas, was extradited to the US (read here) after he was arrested in Dubai for fraud. His registration number in the US prison system was made public, allowing people search for him in the BOP's website. His details on the website shows his name, age, race and the location where he's being held. As for his release, date, it states "Unknown". The US Department of Justice said in a statement that Hushpuppi could get a maximum sentence of 20 years in federal prison if convicted. RE: Raymond "Hushpuppi" Igbalodely And Woodberry Arrested By Interpol In Dubai - Edoman - 07-06-2020 Chicago Prison Where Hushpuppi Is Being Held Nigerian social media star, Hushpuppi is currently being held at the Metropolitan Correctional Center in Chicago. The Instagram celebrity who was arrested in Dubai in June, and extradited to the United States of America, appeared in court last Thursday. A months-long investigation by the FBI led to his arrest last month by authorities in the United Arab Emirates, where Abbas was a resident. After which he was extradited to the United States of America. FBI special agents obtained custody of Abbas and took him to Chicago. Hushpuppi is being held at the Metropolitan Correctional Center, Chicago, the Federal Bureau of Prisons website says. He will be transferred to Los Angeles in the coming weeks, according the Justice Department. https://lailasnews.com/see-chicago-jail-where-hushpuppi-is-metropolitan-correctional-center/ RE: Raymond "Hushpuppi" Igbalodely And Woodberry Arrested By Interpol In Dubai - Edoman - 07-09-2020 Hushpuppi was running a legitimate business and a very legitimate Instagram account - Lawyer, Gal Pissetzky Gal Pissetzky, lawyer to self-proclaimed ‘Billionaire Gucci Master’ Ramon Abbas a.k.a Hushpuppi has defended him amid allegations of being involved in fraud and money laundering. Hushpuppi's lawyer who spoke to Forbes, insisted that he is “an entrepreneur” who made his money legitimately through “real estate” and his work “promoting brands” as an “Instagram personality.” Recall that an FBI affidavit alleges that the suspected Nigerian fraudster “conspired to launder funds stolen in a $14.7 million cyber-heist from a foreign financial institution.” The date and amount mentioned in the affidavit matches that of the attack on Malta’s Bank of Valletta in February 2019. He was also accused of being involved in a fraudulent scheme which defrauded a New York-based law firm of approximately $922,800 through a combination of computer hacking and social engineering. Pissetzky told Forbes that his client was running a legitimate business and a very legitimate Instagram account, and did not take part in any scam or fraud. He said; Quote:“Absolutely not guilty of [the] charges they are accusing him of. Abbas was running a legitimate business and a very legitimate Instagram account and did not take part in any scam or fraud.” On how Abbas paid for his lifestyle, Pissetzky said; Quote:“He's an entrepreneur. He has real estate involvement ... [he's] an Instagram personality. He was promoting brands and that's how he was very legitimately making his money.” On his relationship with Premier League footballers Tammy Abraham and Ezri Konsa, his lawyer added; Quote:“Mr Abbas is friends with a lot of people. Somebody who has that many followers – obviously he knows and has friends in a lot of places ... it's all legitimate.” Hushpuppi who is currently being held at MCC Chicago pending a bail hearing, faces a statutory maximum sentence of 20 years in federal prison. A hearing in Chicago on Monday July 13, will determine if Abbas will be detained pending trial. RE: Raymond "Hushpuppi" Igbalodely And Woodberry Arrested By Interpol In Dubai - Edoman - 07-14-2020 Hushpuppi denied bail in the US Suspected Nigerian fraudster Ramon Abbas a.k.a Hushpuppi has been denied bail in the United States in spite of his lawyer, Gal Pissetzky insisting that his job as an Instagram celebrity paid for the $10,000 monthly rent on his luxury Dubai flat. His lawyers had applied for him to leave jail with an electronic tag and live with the uncle of a woman with whom he has a child with, but US prosecutors opposed the bail application. UAE's The National reported that prosecutors said he could commit crimes with just a smartphone and an internet connection, and that he posed too much of a flight risk. Reacting to prosecutors' argument, Pissetzky said his client had too much to lose if he flees from the United States. He told a judge in Chicago by videolink; Quote:“He is loved and respected. He is a celebrity. Judge Jeffrey Gilbert who watched the proceedings from a prison video link, denied Hushpuppi bail on grounds of him being a flight risk. Gilbert ordered that the suspected Nigerian fraudster be remanded in custody until he is taken to a court in California. RE: Raymond "Hushpuppi" Igbalodely And Woodberry Arrested By Interpol In Dubai - Edoman - 07-18-2020 Hushpuppi transferred to California for trial Suspected Nigerian fraudster, Ramoni Abbas a.k.a Hushpuppi has been transferred from Chicago to California, weeks after hiring top Chicago lawyer, Gal Pissetzky of the Pissetzky & Berliner law firm as his attorney. LIB reported earlier that the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) accused Hushpuppi of funding his extravagant lifestyle from "hundreds of millions of dollars” from business email compromise frauds and other scams. Hushpuppi who was recently denied bail by a Chicago court which ordered that he remains in detention till his next trial date later in the year, has now settled for a government lawyer after his case was transferred to another district. Justice Gilbert who presided over his case in Chicago had said; Quote:“Accordingly, Defendant is ordered removed to the Central District of California in the custody of the U.S. Marshal forthwith. As provided by 18 U.S.C. § 3142(f), Defendant is remanded to the custody of the U.S. Marshal and shall remain in custody until further order of the Court." The suspected Nigerian fraudster was moved to California on Tuesday July 14, as confirmed by transfer documents signed by Thomas G. Bruton, the Clerk of the U.S Court in Chicago. b RE: Raymond "Hushpuppi" Igbalodely And Woodberry Arrested By Interpol In Dubai - Edoman - 07-18-2020 The case is just getting better - Hushpuppi's lawyer, Gal Pissetzky reacts to report that he dumped the alleged fraudster Gal Pissetzky, a top Chicago lawyer who is representing suspected Internet fraudster, Ramon Abass, aka Hushpuppi, has said that his case is getting better though he was denied bail and transferred to California. The lawyer who denied reports that he had dumped the suspect, told Punch he would still be standing for him in California where the case has been transferred to. He also told the publication that Hushpuppi still stands a good chance of being acquitted. Pissetzky said; Quote:“I am still representing him. I will be in California for the case. RE: Raymond "Hushpuppi" Igbalodely And Woodberry Arrested By Interpol In Dubai - Edoman - 07-22-2020 Looks like Hushpuppi has been released from US prison Information shared on the U.S Federal Bureau of Prisons website, indicates that Ramon Abbas aka Hushpuppi has been released. According to the information posted on the website, Hushpuppi was released on Monday, July 20. Last week, a US judge, Jeffrey Gilbert, denied Hushpuppi bail on grounds of him being a flight risk. He was arrested in June over allegations of fraud. The Dubai police who effected his arrest before extraditing him to the US, accused Hushpuppi and his cybercrime squad of defrauding over 1, 926,400 victims of $435.6 million. RE: Raymond "Hushpuppi" Igbalodely And Woodberry Arrested By Interpol In Dubai - Edoman - 07-23-2020 Hushpuppi was transferred to another prison not released - Lawyer Gal Pissetzky, lawyer to suspected Internet fraudster and Instagram celebrity, Ramon Abass, aka Hushpuppi, has revealed the fraud suspect has not been released. According to Pissetzky, Hushpuppi was transferred to another prison instead. The lawyer also confirmed he was still representing Hushpuppi. Hushpuppi's lawyer's response comes after reports circulated on Wednesday night that Hushpuppi had been released as his details on the Bureau of Prisons showed he was no longer in the prison Quote:"He is on his way to California, United States of America, for trial. ..." b RE: Raymond "Hushpuppi" Igbalodely And Woodberry Arrested By Interpol In Dubai - Edoman - 07-24-2020 U.S court dismisses fraud case against Hushpuppi's co-defendant, Mr Woodberry The fraud case against Olalekan Ponle a.k.a Mr Woodberry who was arrested alongside Ramon Abbas a.k.a Hushpuppi, has been dismissed by a US court. Recall that Woodberry was accused of tricking a Chicago company into sending wire transfers totalling $15.2 million. Prosecutors disclosed that companies based in Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, New York and California were also victims of the fraud. He was arrested in the United Arab Emirate on June 10 after a raid by operatives of the Dubai crime unit, and subsequently extradited to the U.S. on July 2. Though Woodberry was indicted by a grand jury on an eight-count charge of wire fraud, the United States government on Monday July 20th filed a motion through its attorney John R. Lausch, requesting that the case against him be dismissed without prejudice. Lausch said; Quote:“Counsel for the government has spoken with counsel for the defendant and defendant’s counsel has no objection to this motion. Respectfully submitted." He added that the request was made in pursuant with Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure 48, which states that the government may, with leave of court, dismiss an indictment, information, or complaint. A court order issued by Judge Robert W. Gettleman on Tuesday July 21, confirmed that the government’s motion to dismiss complaint without prejudice was granted. Mr Gentleman said; Quote:“Without objection the complaint against defendant Ponle is dismissed without prejudice. Motion presentment hearing set for 7/23/2020 is stricken." Since Woodberry's case was dismissed without prejudice, it is temporal as the prosecutor can refile the case within a certain period of time. The probable causes of dismissal range from unavailability of sufficient evidence, an improper criminal complaint or charging document, to loss of evidence necessary to prove the defendant committed the crime. RE: Raymond "Hushpuppi" Igbalodely And Woodberry Arrested By Interpol In Dubai - Edoman - 07-27-2020 Hushpuppi gets another top rated lawyer in California Ramon Abbas a.k.a Hushpuppi has gotten another lawyer to represent him in California. Hushpuppi's lawyer, Gal Pissetzky who is only licensed to practice in Chicago will now be supported by Vicki Podberesky of Andrues/Podberesky law firm based in Los Angeles. The law firm specialises in representing individuals in both state and federal criminal matters, as well as companies and individuals in administrative and in-house investigations. Pissetzky had applied to appear Pro hac vice on behalf of the alleged fraudster in California on July 22, with an attestation letter from the Attorney Registration and the Disciplinary Commission of the Supreme Court in Illinois. Premium Times reported that Mrs Podberesky was hired as the local counsel to work with Mr Pitsetssky after Justice Pedro V Castillo of the U.S court in California granted the Chicago lawyer's Pro hac vice request. Pissetzky who spoke with the publication, also disclosed that the case is far from being set to go to trial as the U.S. government is yet to turn over all the evidence. He said the date for the next appearance has not been released yet. b RE: Raymond "Hushpuppi" Igbalodely And Woodberry Arrested By Interpol In Dubai - Edoman - 07-28-2020 Quote:Meet Vicki Podberesky, Hushpuppi's Lawyer In California https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/headlines/405263-hushpuppi-gets-another-top-rated-lawyer-in-california.html RE: Raymond "Hushpuppi" Igbalodely And Woodberry Arrested By Interpol In Dubai - Edoman - 10-06-2020 Quote:Hushpuppi’s Trial Suspended Till March 2021 SOURCE: https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/418708-hushpuppis-trial-suspended.html |