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EFCC Arrests Nigerian-American in $320K Mercedes Scam

6/20/2026

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EFCC arrested Nigerian-American Adegoke Oluwatobi Adams in Nigeria for a vehicle import scam that stole over $320,000 (??434.88 million).
Adams, a dual Nigerian-United States citizen, allegedly led a United States (U.S.) syndicate that sold a 2024 Mercedes-Benz G63 AMG to two Nigerians who paid $145,000 and $175,000.
The EFCC said Adams, who has a prior U.S. vehicle-theft conviction, will be arraigned after investigations finish.

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EFCC arrested Nigerian-American Adegoke Oluwatobi Adams in Nigeria for a vehicle import scam that stole over $320,000 (??434.88 million).
Adams, a dual Nigerian-United States citizen, allegedly led a United States (U.S.) syndicate that sold a 2024 Mercedes-Benz G63 AMG to two Nigerians who paid $145,000 and $175,000.
The EFCC said Adams, who has a prior U.S. vehicle-theft conviction, will be arraigned after investigations finish.