Nigerian Matthew Akande sentenced to 8 years for US tax fraud
Nigerian national Matthew Akande, 37, sentenced to 8 years in prison and ordered to pay $1.39 million in restitution for US tax fraud scheme. FBI confirmed via X post that Akande, extradited from UK in March 2025 after October 2024 arrest, targeted Massachusetts tax firms using phishing and malware to steal data and file fraudulent returns. Over $1.3 million recovered. Scheme spanned 2016-2021, involving 1,000+ fake returns seeking $8.1 million. Akande directed funds to Mexico. Case part of broader Nigerian cybercrime trend with recent extraditions for fraud and hacking.