Nigerian Businessman Arrested In Ireland Over Alleged $23m Fraud

A 39-year-old Nigerian businessman and Lagos real estate CEO, Edwin Omokhuale, has been arrested in Dublin, Ireland, over an alleged $23 million fraud involving an Australian mining company.

The UK National Crime Agency, NCA, announced the arrest in a report published on September 10, 2026.

According to the agency, Omokhuale was detained by officers of An Garda Síochána on a UK arrest warrant at Dublin Airport on Wednesday afternoon.

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He was reportedly arrested while preparing to board a flight to Paris.

The NCA said Omokhuale faces money laundering charges over the alleged fraud, which involved about US$23 million, approximately £17 million, in early 2023.

Investigators believe the suspected fraudsters were based in the UK and allegedly deceived employees of the Australian company into transferring money to bank accounts they controlled.

The NCA said, “Omokhuale, who lived in the UK at the time of the fraud, will appear in court in Dublin as extradition proceedings to bring him back to the UK commence.”

The allegations remain subject to legal proceedings.