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BUSINESS EMAIL COMPROMISE
Umeti, 35, and his co-conspirators sent victims businesses phishing emails, which were made to appear as though they originated from trusted senders, such as a bank or a vendor.
Court documents and evidence presented at trial revealed that Osuji, 39, and his co-conspirators targeted specific individuals and businesses by masquerading as trustworthy entities in electronic communications to obtain money.
Hushpuppi is accused of stealing $922,857 in October last year through another BEC scheme.
The Nigerians are also accused of working with money launderers, romance scammers, and others.