Olamide Adediran Declared Wanted by FBI Since 2001 – $10,000 Reward for Information

Olamide Adediran Declared Wanted by FBI Since 2001 – $10,000 Reward for Information

The United States Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has once again renewed its long-standing manhunt for Olamide Adediran, a Nigerian national who has been on its wanted list since 2001. The agency, in a fresh appeal to the public, has offered a $10,000 reward to anyone with credible information that could lead to his arrest and prosecution.

According to FBI records, Adediran has been on the radar for more than two decades in connection with alleged transnational crimes, ranging from financial fraud to identity theft. Officials say his case represents one of the bureau’s longest unresolved pursuits involving a Nigerian suspect.

Investigations reveal that Adediran went underground shortly after authorities linked him to a large-scale scheme in the early 2000s. Despite multiple trails and intelligence reports over the years, law enforcement agencies have been unable to track his precise location. Sources claim he may have been moving between countries, assuming false identities to evade capture.

“The case of Olamide Adediran underscores the persistence of cross-border crime and the need for stronger international cooperation,” a U.S. security analyst noted, emphasizing how long term fugitives exploit weak border systems and global loopholes to remain at large.

The FBI’s latest public notice does not only highlight the $10,000 cash incentive, but also stresses the importance of community involvement in apprehending suspects of such magnitude. Members of the public are advised not to confront him directly, as he may be considered dangerous. Instead, they are urged to contact the nearest U.S. embassy, consulate, or law enforcement office with information.

Officials insist that the renewed push is part of a wider crackdown on fugitives who have evaded justice for decades. Adediran’s case is now being highlighted in FBI advisories and partner agency bulletins across multiple countries, including Nigeria.

This development comes at a time when Nigeria is increasingly under global scrutiny over financial crimes and cyber fraud. While government agencies in Abuja maintain that they are strengthening anti-graft policies, the international spotlight on Adediran revives questions about the effectiveness of past extradition agreements and intelligence-sharing mechanisms.

Analysts warn that beyond the reward, the case symbolizes the larger battle between international crime syndicates and law enforcement. For many Nigerians, the FBI’s renewed focus may also reinforce stereotypes linking the country to cybercrime, even though the majority of citizens are uninvolved.

As the FBI intensifies its pursuit of Olamide Adediran, the international community waits to see whether two decades of evasion will finally come to an end. For now, the message is clear: anyone with information could walk away with $10,000 and the satisfaction of helping close one of the bureau’s longest-standing cases.