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Woodberry Olalekan Ponle Faces Separate Charge In Chicago

Woodberry Olalekan Ponle Faces Separate Charge In Chicago

Raymond Hushpuppi’s comrade-in-cyber crime, Olalekan Jacob Ponle, also known as “Mr. Woodberry” or “Mark Kain,” was arraigned on a separate charge in Chicago today.

The 29 year-old who was arrested in Dubai last month, was charged in U.S. District Court in Chicago with conspiracy to commit wire fraud.

U.S. Magistrate Judge Jeffrey T. Gilbert set a detention hearing for July 9, 2020, at 4:00 p.m.

The criminal complaint accuses Ponle of orchestrating “business email compromise” schemes to defraud several U.S.-based companies.

The schemes resulted in attempted or actual …

Hushpuppi’s Right-Hand Man, Woodberry Falls Ill in US Prison

Hushpuppi’s Right-Hand Man, Woodberry Falls Ill in US Prison

Unconfirmed reports reveal that Olalekan Jacob Ponle, also known as Woodberry, a close associate who was arrested with Hushpuppi in Dubai for allegedly defrauding almost two million people of about ₦168bn, has fallen ill.

According to controversial Nigerian investigative journalist, Dr, Kemi Olunloyo, Woodberry fell ill nine days after his incarceration at the Moshannon Valley Correctional Center.

“Hushpuppi and Woodberry have spent 9 days in Moshannon federal prison. Sadly Woodberry has fallen ill and being treated. They did not expect this. Criminal Fraudsters $450M,” she tweeted.

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