Canada Declares Nigerian Man Wanted For Fraud

 The police asked the public to report sightings and information on the whereabouts of Mr Babalola, 36, following a months-long fraud investigation.

According to the police, on May 11, 2026, Leader RCMP received a report of eight fraudulent withdrawals made from a victim’s business bank account.

Linking Mr Babalola to the fraudulent withdrawals, police investigation determined that the funds were transferred without authorisation to bank accounts fraudulently established using stolen or f

alsified identity information.

“Following further investigation, Mr Babalola who is based in Winnipeg, MB is charged with one count of fraud over $5,000, Section 380(1), Criminal Code and one count of possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000, Section 354(1)(a), Criminal Code,” the police said.

Describing Mr Babalola as a Black male with brown eyes, short beard and mustache, the police said, “A warrant has been issued for his arrest” and work is ongoing to “obtain a photo of him.