The Federal Bureau of Investigation has announced a $10,000 Dollar reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of a Nigerian, Olumide Adebiyi Adediran, wanted in the United States for multiple fraud offences.

The 56-year-old, who also goes by several aliases faces charges of bank fraud, credit card fraud and is accused of attempting to cash fraudulent checks and using stolen identities of US citizens to open bank and credit accounts.

According to the FBI, Adediran fled the Central District of Illinois in December 2001, shortly before his trial was due to begin.

The FBI also noted that Adediran has ties to South Florida and remains on its wanted list therefore offering a reward of up to $10,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of Olumide Adebiyi Adediran.

The FBI urged anyone with information on his whereabouts to contact its offices in the United States or the nearest American embassy or consulate.