A Nigerian national, Opeyemi Olujobi, also known as “Tyler Olujobi,” and his partner, Jennie Davidson, are facing multiple federal charges in the United States over an alleged credit card fraud scheme involving stolen identities and fraudulent transactions valued at more than $575,000.
The suspects were arrested in Poughkeepsie, New York, following a coordinated operation by U.S. law enforcement agencies.
The arrest was announced by the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Jay Clayton, alongside officials from the U.S. Postal Inspection Service, including Inspector in Charge Ketty Larco-Ward.
According to prosecutors, the suspects allegedly used stolen personal information belonging to hundreds of victims to gain unauthorized access to more than 200 credit card accounts between May 2023 and October 2024.
Investigators said the duo impersonated legitimate account holders using sensitive data such as names, Social Security numbers, dates of birth, phone numbers, and residential addresses.
They allegedly redirected replacement cards to locations under their control and used them to carry out fraudulent purchases.
Authorities further stated that the scheme resulted in about $575,000 in unauthorized spending on gift cards and retail goods across several locations in the Tri-State area.
Olujobi and Davidson have been charged with conspiracy to commit mail fraud, wire fraud, and bank fraud; conspiracy to commit access device fraud; access device fraud; and aggravated identity theft.
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Davidson also faces an additional charge of money laundering.
If convicted, the defendants could face up to 50 years in prison. Some of the charges carry mandatory minimum sentences, including at least two years for aggravated identity theft.
Prosecutor Jay Clayton described the alleged operation as a deliberate scheme to exploit victims’ financial credibility and personal information for profit.
He noted that the suspects allegedly used the U.S. Postal Service as part of their operation before embarking on widespread fraudulent purchases at retail outlets.
The U.S. Postal Inspection Service reaffirmed its commitment to combating identity theft, stating that the misuse of personal data for financial gain would not be tolerated.
Authorities emphasized that the charges are allegations and must be proven in court. Both defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty.
The case is part of ongoing efforts by U.S. authorities to crack down on identity theft and large-scale financial fraud schemes.
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