Nigerian businessman arrested at Dublin Airport for €19m fraud – THIS UPDATE

Irish authorities have arrested a Nigerian businessman, Edwin Omokhuale, over an alleged €19 million fraud involving an Australian mining company.

Omokhuale, 39, was arrested on Thursday by officers from An Garda Síochána, Ireland’s national police service, at Dublin Airport.

He was reportedly arrested as he was about to board a flight to Paris, following an arrest warrant issued by UK authorities.

Irish national broadcaster RTÉ reported that Omokhuale had been declared wanted by the UK’s National Crime Agency (NCA) in connection with a multi-million pound fraud investigation.

According to the report, the alleged fraud was committed against an Australian mining company in early 2023 and involved approximately $23 million, equivalent to approximately €19 million.

Omokhuale was reportedly living in the UK at the time of the alleged fraud.

Irish authorities said he was arrested on the warrant issued by the UK and will face money laundering charges in relation to the alleged financial crime.

Following his arrest, extradition proceedings to the UK began.

Omokhuale is expected to appear before a Dublin court as Irish authorities launch proceedings to facilitate his return to Britain.

The court trial in Ireland is expected to determine the legal steps required for his extradition, after which he could be transferred to the UK to face the charges against him.

The precise circumstances of the alleged fraud, including how the $23 million was obtained, the transactions involved and Omokhuale’s specific role, were not disclosed in the report.

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