NNAMDI ORSON BENSON

Wanted Fugitive

SHOULD BE CONSIDERED AN INTERNATIONAL FLIGHT RISK

Wanted for

Conspiracy to Commit Wire Fraud

Caution

Nnamdi Orson Benson is wanted for his alleged involvement in a Business Email Compromise (BEC) scheme that defrauded over 70 different businesses in the United States resulting in combined losses of over $6,000,000 USD.

Benson allegedly provided bank accounts to Richard Izuchukwu Uzuh (https://www.fbi.gov/wanted/cyber/richard-izuchukwu-uzuh) that were used to receive fraudulent wire transfers. Benson also allegedly conducted romance fraud and advanced fee fraud schemes himself. On August 21, 2019, Benson, along with Felix Osilama Okpoh, (https://www.fbi.gov/wanted/cyber/felix-osilama-okpoh)was indicted in the United States District Court, District of Nebraska, Omaha, Nebraska, on charges of Conspiracy to Commit Wire Fraud. On August 22, 2019, a federal warrant was issued for his arrest.

Description

Sex: Male
Race: black
Hair: black
Eyes: brown
Age: 39
Date(s) of birth used: March 21, 1987
Place of birth: Nigeria
Nationality: Nigerian
NCIC: W970980210

Field offices

Omaha · NE

Remarks

Benson is believed to currently reside in Nigeria.

Poster files

English

Posted May 21, 2020 · Updated by the FBI Mar 14, 2026

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