A United States federal court has sentenced Nigerian national Matthew A. Akande to eight years in prison for leading a cyber fraud scheme involving $1.3 million.
In a ruling by a United States federal court, Matthew A. Akande, a Nigerian national, was sentenced to eight years imprisonment. The conviction stems from his role in orchestrating a cyber fraud scheme that defrauded victims of $1.3 million. This case highlights ongoing efforts by US authorities to combat international cybercrimes involving Nigerian perpetrators. The sentencing occurred as reported on February 19, 2026, by Daily Trust. No further details on the specifics of the scheme or additional charges were provided in the available information.