US authorities have arrested a Nigerian, Vincent Ezeocha, for his alleged involvement in an online scam that robbed a victim in Acadiana, Louisiana, of $22,250.
Attorney General Jeff Landry said on Tuesday that Ezeocha, 27, was arrested and charged on one count of bank fraud, one count of felony theft, and one count of money laundering.
The Nigerian was arrested following investigation by the Louisiana Bureau of Investigation, Louisiana State Police and Homeland Security.