Instagram influencer jailed for fraud.


Instagram influencer jailed for fraud.

"One of the most prolific money launderers in the world" has been jailed for 11 years. Nigerian Instagram influencer Hushpuppi has been sentenced to prison in the US for his role in an international fraud syndicate. Hushpuppi, whose real name is Ramon Abbas, was also ordered to pay $1,732,841 (£1,516,182) in restitution to two victims. He rose to fame flaunting his wealthy lifestyle on his page, which boasted 2.8 million followers. The influencer conducted business email compromise scams, online bank heists and other cyber-enabled fraud that financially ruined scores of victims, the FBI said.