A joint investigation leads to the arrest of Nigerian graduate student

A Central Michigan University graduate student is facing federal wire fraud charges for his alleged involvement in an internet scam. On April 10, a joint investigation between the U.S. Secret Service and the Michigan State Police Mount Pleasant Post led to the arrest of Nnamdi Ezeli, a 30-year-old Nigerian native studying at CMU. Ezeli was arrested in Union Township after being investigated for his involvement in an internet fraud scheme. A press release from the Michigan State Police states Ezeli was arrested for violation of US Code 18USC 1343, Wire Fraud. The maximum penalty carries a fine of not more than $1 million and confinement not to exceed 30 years in federal prison or both. Ezeli was allegedly posting items for sale on Craigslist, though he did not have the items in his possession.

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