Send me your money, he writes...

Members of the Financial Crimes Unit, Greenville Police Department and United States Postal Inspection Service executed a search warrant at Park West Drive Apartments concerning bank fraud and several versions of what is commonly known as the Nigerian Scam.  

The evidence recovered during the service of this search warrant supports the allegation that such frauds occurred. Evidence will be examined and evaluated with additional charges expected. 

The suspect in this investigation was located and served with 27 warrants for Obtaining Property by False Pretense. This investigation involves the loss of thousands of dollars by the victims.  In addition, approximately $20,000 in property was seized including computers, flat screen televisions, and other high end electronics. Evidence of Western Union transaction frauds was also recovered.

Arrested was Olanitan Michael Olaniyi, a Nigerian national and legal resident of the United States.  

The arrest comes after an intensive three month investigation. 

The investigation is ongoing and additional charges are expected.  Olaniyi was confined to the Pitt County Detention Center under a $1 Million Dollar secured bond.