Hushpuppi: How the FBI solved the $1.6 billion Instagram scam

“Hushpuppi, whose real name is Ramon Olorunwa Abbas, was a popular Nigerian social media influencer and celebrity known for his lavish lifestyle and expensive designer clothing. However, behind the facade of luxury, Hushpuppi was an infamous scammer who defrauded people of millions of dollars through various online schemes. He was finally arrested by the Dubai police in 2020 and extradited to the United States, where he pleaded guilty to multiple charges of money laundering and wire fraud. In this video, we will delve into the life and crimes of Hushpuppi, exploring how he rose to fame and ultimately fell from grace, as well as the implications of his actions for the wider world of online fraud and cybercrime.” – Criminist