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Nigerian man claiming to be hurricane victim reportedly defrauds Red Cross

An alleged fraudster Olanrewaju A. Beyioku is charged with fraud after pretending to be a victim of Hurricane Harvey.
An alleged fraudster Olanrewaju A. Beyioku is charged with fraud after pretending to be a victim of Hurricane Harvey.
The suspect is accused of claiming a share of a relief fund reserved for those persons who
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A Nigerian man Olanrewaju A. Beyioku has reportedly been arraigned at a US court due to an allegation linking him with defrauding the American Red Cross.

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According to reports the accused appeared at the court of law following a charge relating to fraud.

The 38-year-old allegedly claimed to be one of the victims who were affected by Hurricane Harvey last year.

He is accused of stealing $3,600 using Federal Disaster Relief vouchers provided by the Red Cross in October.

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The loss, according to reports is placed at a sum of $1.3 million. Beyioku reportedly got access to the funds by applying for reference codes.

He does this with the help of an accomplice according to many reports.

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