2024-02-13 18:42:44
BISMARCK, N.D. (KFGO) – A Nigerian man accused of defrauding a North Dakota law firm made his first federal court appearance in Bismarck after being extradited to the U.S. from the United kingdom.
The U.S. Justice Department says, in 2020, Christopher Agbaje and others claimed to be business owners in a dispute with a Bismarck business and contacted a Bismarck law firm for help.
After forming a relationship, the law firm received a fraudulent check for nearly $200,000. The law firm deposited the check into their account, and then transferred the money to one of Agbaje’s business partners, who then tried to wire $180,000 internationally.
Agbaje is charged with wire fraud, mail fraud, and money laundering. His next court appearance is April 9.
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