From US to UK: Report lists Nigerians arrested, jailed for fraud, drug trafficking

Reports of Nigerians arrested, convicted, imprisoned or deported abroad increased during the third quarter of 2026, covering offences including wire fraud, drug trafficking and immigration violations.

According to Peoples Gazette, cases recorded between July and September involved Nigerians across the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Ghana and other countries.

Aderinsola Oluwanitemi and Banjo Poopla

Aderinsola Adeleye was arrested in Ghana over alleged cybercrime, while Banjo Popoola was convicted of fraud involving $1.64 million.

Afeez Adewale

Adewale received a five-year prison sentence for fraud-related offences.

205 Nigerians deported from Canada in 2026

Canadian authorities reportedly deported 205 Nigerians in June.

Six Nigerian cultists extradited to U.S. from South Africa

Six Nigerians were extradited over alleged romance scams and wire fraud.

Nigerian lawyers disbarred, suspended for malpractices in U.S., UK

Several Nigerian lawyers faced disciplinary sanctions over professional misconduct.

Other reported cases involved alleged human trafficking, sexual offences and drug smuggling.

The compilation covered convictions and ongoing criminal proceedings, with some allegations remaining unproven.